US Bridges

Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · .05 Mi. N of Basin Run RD · Structure no. 200000CE0003010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDr. Jack Road
CrossesOctoraro Creek
Location.05 Mi. N of Basin Run RD
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66183, -76.14806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2023)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dr. Jack Road over Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.