US Bridges

Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · .3 MI South Cherry Grove · Structure no. 200000CE0111030

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFingerboard School
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location.3 MI South Cherry Grove
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45663, -75.92494
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic270 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Fingerboard School over Cabin John 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 Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Fingerboard School over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.