US Bridges

Lums Road over Northeast Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.49 MI E of Md 272 · Structure no. 200000CE0099010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,586
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lums Road over Northeast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lums Road over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLums Road
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.49 MI E of Md 272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62729, -75.94431
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,586 (2023)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lums Road over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lums Road over Northeast Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lums Road over Northeast Creek carry?

About 1,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lums Road over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lums Road over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.