US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile East of Md 279 · Structure no. 100000070018014
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 367 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,172
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 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 6 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 16,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,258 by 2032. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 40 WB over Little 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 16,172 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 WB over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.