Md 7D over Big Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile East of Md 281 · Structure no. 100000070012010
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,616
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 7D over Big Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 7D over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 8,616 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,610 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 7D over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 7D over Big Elk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Md 7D over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 8,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 7D over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Md 7D over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.