OLD ELK NECK ROAD
Carrying OLD ELK NECK ROAD over MILL CREEK
0.46 MI S OF US 40, Cecil, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD ELK NECK ROAD
The OLD ELK NECK ROAD bridge in Cecil, Maryland carries OLD ELK NECK ROAD over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,054 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD ELK NECK ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,054 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000CE0103020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD ELK NECK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD ELK NECK ROAD against other structures in Cecil and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD ELK NECK ROAD?
OLD ELK NECK ROAD in Cecil, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD ELK NECK ROAD inspected?
OLD ELK NECK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,054 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ELK NECK ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD ELK NECK ROAD?
OLD ELK NECK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ELK NECK ROAD?
OLD ELK NECK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD ELK NECK ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD ELK NECK ROAD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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