Md 279 over Branch Of Big Elk Creek

Fair Condition67 years old12,804 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Location0.84 Mile North Of Md 316
CarriesMd 279
CrossesBranch Of Big Elk Creek
Coordinates39.62740, -75.81472

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area245.8 sq m
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,804 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number100000070039020

Nearby Bridges

Md 316 over Br Of Big Elk Creek 0.4 mi Fair Md 316 over Br Of Big Elk Creek 0.6 mi Fair Ricketts Mill RD over Big Elk Creek 0.6 mi Fair Md 279 over Br Of Big Elk Creek 0.7 mi Good Md 316 over I-95 1.0 mi Fair Md 281 over Big Elk Creek 1.1 mi Good I-95 over Md 279 1.1 mi Fair I-95 over Big Elk Creek 1.1 mi Fair I-95 over Amtrak Rr 1.3 mi Fair Md 7d over Big Elk Creek 1.4 mi Fair