US Bridges

Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 1 Mi. N Principio Furnace · Structure no. 200000CE0114020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to 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 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 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoudon Boulevard
CrossesTributary to Mill Creek
Location1 Mi. N Principio Furnace
RouteCounty Highway 1011
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5669, -76.06134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Coudon Boulevard over Tributary to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.