US Bridges

Calvert Road over Northeast Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.49 Miles N of Md 274 · Structure no. 200000CE0011010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvert Road over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Calvert Road over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCalvert Road
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location1.49 Miles N of Md 274
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates39.68884, -76.0077
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvert Road over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvert Road over Northeast 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Calvert Road over Northeast Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calvert Road over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Calvert Road over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.