US Bridges

Theodore Road over Stony Run

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Cecil County, Maryland · 0.55 MI W of Md 274 · Structure no. 200000CE0016010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,510
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theodore Road over Stony Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Theodore Road over Stony Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTheodore Road
CrossesStony Run
Location0.55 MI W of Md 274
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64339, -75.97535
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2023)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Theodore Road over Stony Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theodore Road over Stony Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Theodore Road over Stony Run carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Theodore Road over Stony Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Theodore Road over Stony Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.