US Bridges

Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 2.5 + S of Elkton · Structure no. 200000CE0031010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,301
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,527 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOldfield Point RD
CrossesPlum Creek
Location2.5 + S of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56936, -75.86612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,301 (2022)
Projected traffic12,527 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oldfield Point RD over Plum 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek carry?

About 9,301 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oldfield Point RD over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.