Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek
FairPosted for loadCecil County, Maryland · 0.07 MI N of US 1 · Structure no. 200000CE0089010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 298
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek carry?
About 298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Merry Knoll Lane over Branch of Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.