US Bridges

Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad

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Cecil County, Maryland · 0.82 MI S of Union Church · Structure no. 200000CE0044010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,679
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNottingham RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.82 MI S of Union Church
RouteCounty Highway 425
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62861, -75.9064
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2023)
Projected traffic2,270 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nottingham RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.