US Bridges

Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 2 MI South of US 40 · Structure no. 200000CE0113010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,890
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoudon Boulevard
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 MI South of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 1011
Coordinates39.56805, -76.06268
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coudon Boulevard over Mill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Coudon Boulevard over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.