MERRY KNOLL LANE
Carrying MERRY KNOLL LANE over BRANCH OF OCTORARO CREEK
0.45 MI N OF US RTE 1, Cecil, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERRY KNOLL LANE
The MERRY KNOLL LANE bridge in Cecil, Maryland carries MERRY KNOLL LANE over BRANCH OF OCTORARO CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 188 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MERRY KNOLL LANE compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 188 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CE0107030
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MERRY KNOLL LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MERRY KNOLL LANE against other structures in Cecil and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MERRY KNOLL LANE?
MERRY KNOLL LANE in Cecil, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MERRY KNOLL LANE inspected?
MERRY KNOLL LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 188 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERRY KNOLL LANE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MERRY KNOLL LANE?
MERRY KNOLL LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERRY KNOLL LANE?
MERRY KNOLL LANE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MERRY KNOLL LANE and does age affect safety?
MERRY KNOLL LANE was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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