Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.19 MI W of Md 896 · Structure no. 200000CE0025010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,401
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,887 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R carry?
About 1,401 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Egypt RD over East Branch Christiana R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.