Md 545 over Little Elk Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile North of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000070055010
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,721
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 545 over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 545 over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,721 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2026. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 545 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 545 over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Md 545 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 4,721 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 545 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Md 545 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.