US Bridges

Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.02 MI E of Stevenson RD · Structure no. 200000CE0018010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevenson Road over Little Northeast 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStevenson Road
CrossesLittle Northeast Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Stevenson RD
RouteCounty Highway 425
Coordinates39.63218, -75.91934
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2024)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenson Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stevenson Road over Little Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.