US Bridges

Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.37 MI S of Md 279 · Structure no. 200000CE0104010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,917 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Hill Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.37 MI S of Md 279
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64613, -75.79096
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2024)
Projected traffic1,917 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Hill Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.