Md 213 over Big Elk Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile South of Md 7D · Structure no. 100000070052010
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,998
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 213 over Big Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 213 over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,998 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,310 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 213 over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 213 over Big Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Md 213 over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 27,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Md 213 over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Md 213 over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.