Mechanics Valley R over Amtrak

Fair Condition46 years old6,680 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Location0.24 Mi S Of US 40
CarriesMechanics Valley R
CrossesAmtrak
Coordinates39.60868, -75.93348

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length283.1 ft (86.3 m)
Max Span110.9 ft (33.8 m)
Deck Width47.2 ft (14.4 m)
Deck Area1242.7 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1980

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,680 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000CE0101010

Nearby Bridges

US 40 EB over Little Northeast Creek 0.3 mi Fair US 40 WB over Little Northeast Creek 0.3 mi Fair US 40 WB over Northeast Creek 0.3 mi Fair US 40 EB over Northeast Creek 0.4 mi Fair Mechanics Valley R over Little Northeast Creek 0.6 mi Good Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek 0.7 mi Fair Md 272 over Amtrak 0.7 mi Good Razor Strap Road over Stony Run 0.9 mi Good Md 272 NB over Br Of Northeast Creek 1.0 mi Fair Mechanics Valley R over Csx Railroad 1.0 mi Poor