US Bridges

Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.32 MI S of US 40 · Structure no. 200000CE0102010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,148
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,281 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Elk Neck Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.32 MI S of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60313, -75.86011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,148 (2024)
Projected traffic8,281 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$689,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 6,148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Elk Neck Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.