Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.36 MI S of Md 273 · Structure no. 200000CE0020010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,014
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 125 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,965 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek carry?
About 4,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ball RD over Little Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.