US Bridges

I-95 over Big Elk Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.9 MI S of Md Line · Structure no. 300000CEXA78010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,625
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Big Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Big Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 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 78,625 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,286 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesBig Elk Creek
Location1.9 MI S of Md Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64247, -75.82273
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,625 (2019)
Projected traffic110,286 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-95 over Big Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-95 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Big Elk Creek carry?

About 78,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Big Elk Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Big Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.