US Bridges

Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.5 MI NE of Md 545 · Structure no. 200000CE0022010

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLeeds Road
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Md 545
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.65686, -75.87311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2022)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Leeds Road over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Leeds Road over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.