US Bridges

Blake RD over Little Elk Creek

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.46 MI E of Li Elk Ck RD · Structure no. 200000CE0062010

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blake RD over Little Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Blake RD over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlake RD
CrossesLittle Elk Creek
Location0.46 MI E of Li Elk Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 148
Coordinates39.72053, -75.8971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic708 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Blake RD over Little Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blake RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Blake RD over Little Elk Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blake RD over Little Elk Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blake RD over Little Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.