Post Road over Principio Creek
GoodPosted for loadCecil County, Maryland · 1.32 Miles S of Md 274 · Structure no. 200000CE0013010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,431
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Principio Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Post Road over Principio Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Road over Principio Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Road over Principio 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Post Road over Principio Creek carry?
About 1,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Post Road over Principio Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Post Road over Principio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.