Red Toad Road over Principio Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.06 MI N of Principio RD · Structure no. 200000CE0014010
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Toad Road over Principio Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Red Toad Road over Principio Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Toad Road over Principio Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Toad 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Red Toad Road over Principio Creek carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Red Toad Road over Principio Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Red Toad Road over Principio Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.