US Bridges

Perryville Communi over Mill Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · .3 Miles SE of Md 7 · Structure no. 200000CEP-01010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perryville Communi over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Perryville Communi over Mill Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPerryville Communi
CrossesMill Creek
Location.3 Miles SE of Md 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.5573, -76.06377
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perryville Communi over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perryville Communi 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Perryville Communi over Mill Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perryville Communi over Mill Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Perryville Communi over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.