US Bridges

Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.52 MI S of Md 279 · Structure no. 200000CE0105020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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
CrossesPersimmon Run
Location0.52 MI S of Md 279
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64351, -75.79063
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Hill Road over Persimmon Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.