Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 0.71 MI E of Elk Mills RD · Structure no. 200000CE0079010
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,817
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brewster Bridge Ro over Big 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 1,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Brewster Bridge Ro over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.