US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile West of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000070021014
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 398 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,172
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,258 by 2032. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 40 WB 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 16,172 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 WB over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.