Md 281 over Big Elk Creek

Good Condition66 years old6,681 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Location0.39 Mile East Of Md 7d
CarriesMd 281
CrossesBig Elk Creek
Coordinates39.61207, -75.81674

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length216.9 ft (66.1 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width42.3 ft (12.9 m)
Deck Area852.7 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,681 (2009)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number100000070060010

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