Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.7 MI N of Bronson RD · Structure no. 1MD0667
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 2,460 ft
- 123 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,440
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Navy / Marines
About this bridge
Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek in St. Mary's County, Maryland. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 2,460 ft (749.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Cedar Point RD over Harpers 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek carry?
About 1,440 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek?
The structure is 2,460 ft (749.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Point RD over Harpers Creek?
It is owned by the Navy / Marines.