US Bridges

Crothers Road over Northeast Creek

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.52 MI N of Md 274 · Structure no. 200000CE0056010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crothers Road over Northeast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crothers Road over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrothers Road
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location1.52 MI N of Md 274
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.67406, -75.99049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic530 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crothers Road over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crothers Road over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crothers Road over Northeast Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crothers Road over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Crothers Road over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.