US Bridges

Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of Md 7 · Structure no. 200000CEC-01010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCool Springs Road
CrossesTrib to Northeast River
Location0.5 MI N of Md 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.58324, -75.97944
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2022)
Projected traffic627 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs Road over Trib to Northeast River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.