US Bridges

New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.02 MI W of Horseshoe RD · Structure no. 200000CE0007010

Built
1884
141 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,279
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1884, so it is 141 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,722 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bridge RD
CrossesOctoraro Creek
Location0.02 MI W of Horseshoe RD
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.70675, -76.11528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,279 (2023)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek carry?

About 1,279 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns New Bridge RD over Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.