US Bridges

West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.3 MI North of Md 277 · Structure no. 200000CE0118010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,184
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina is a steel truss - thru carrying West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Creek Village
CrossesWest Branch of Christina
Location0.3 MI North of Md 277
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65786, -75.79286
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,184 (2022)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina carry?

About 3,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Creek Village over West Branch of Christina?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.