Tawes Drive over Big Elk Creek

Fair Condition166 years old10 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCecil
Location2 Mi. N Of Md RTE 273
CarriesTawes Drive
CrossesBig Elk Creek
Coordinates39.70963, -75.83742

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Max Span65.9 ft (20.1 m)
Deck Width13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Deck Area84.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1860 (reconstructed 1992)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10 (2010)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerOther State Agencies
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number300000CENR03010

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