US Bridges

Md 289 over Radcliff Creek

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · 0.82 Mile South of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000140009010

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 289 over Radcliff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 289 over Radcliff Creek in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,348 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 289
CrossesRadcliff Creek
Location0.82 Mile South of Md 213
RouteState Highway 289
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20052, -76.06994
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2023)
Projected traffic4,348 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Md 289 over Radcliff Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Md 289 over Radcliff 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 289 over Radcliff Creek carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 289 over Radcliff Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 289 over Radcliff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.