Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.41 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 200000CE0017010
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,420 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mechanics Valley R over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek carry?
About 5,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.