Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 2 MI N of Md RTE 273 · Structure no. 300000CENR02010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Bridge Road over Big 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 2024.
How much traffic does Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Black Bridge Road over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.