US Bridges

Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run

Good

Allegany County, Maryland · 100 Feet South of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000010176020

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run in Allegany County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2025. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCedar Knoll Lane
CrossesElk Lick Run
Location100 Feet South of Md 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67583, -78.69497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2005)
Projected traffic60 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cedar Knoll Lane over Elk Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.