Md 279 over Big Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.04 Mile North of Md 268 · Structure no. 100000070048010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,060
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 279 over Big Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 279 over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 14,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,998 by 2026. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 279 over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Md 279 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Md 279 over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 14,060 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 279 over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Md 279 over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.