US Bridges

Little Egypt RD over Christina River

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.34 MI N of Md 273 · Structure no. 200000CE0026010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Egypt RD over Christina River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Egypt RD over Christina River in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,721 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle Egypt RD
CrossesChristina River
Location0.34 MI N of Md 273
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates39.70156, -75.7997
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic2,721 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Egypt RD over Christina River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Little Egypt RD over Christina River 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 Little Egypt RD over Christina River carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Little Egypt RD over Christina River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Little Egypt RD over Christina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.