US Bridges

Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.56 Mile North of Md 279 · Structure no. 100000070046010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,331
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,411 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 316
CrossesBr of Big Elk Creek
Location0.56 Mile North of Md 279
RouteState Highway 316
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62785, -75.82158
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,331 (2009)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 316 over Br of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek carry?

About 4,331 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Md 316 over Br of Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.