US Bridges

Cedar Point RD over Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Mary's County, Maryland · 0.9 MI NE of Macaulay Ave · Structure no. 1MD0668

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Cedar Point RD over Goose Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Point RD over Goose 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 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Point RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.9 MI NE of Macaulay Ave
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySt. Mary's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.29177, -76.37953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2014)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Point RD over Goose 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 Goose 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 Goose Creek carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Point RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Point RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.