Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 4 MI NW Chesapeake City · Structure no. 200000CE0030010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 777
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Elk Neck Road over Plum 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek carry?
About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old Elk Neck Road over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.