US Bridges

Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.89 MI E of US RTE 222 · Structure no. 200000CE0106010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRagan Road
CrossesBranch of Octoraro Creek
Location0.89 MI E of US RTE 222
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6965, -76.15744
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ragan Road over Branch of Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.