Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek
PoorPosted for loadDorchester County, Maryland · 0.34 Mi. E. of Pokes Road · Structure no. 200000D-0037010
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 128 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek in Dorchester County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elliott Island RD over Elliott Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.