Md 272 over Northeast Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 0.62 Mile North of Md 274 · Structure no. 100000070034010
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,462
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 272 over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 272 over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,462 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,051 by 2026. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 272 over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 272 over Northeast Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Md 272 over Northeast Creek carry?
About 10,462 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Md 272 over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Md 272 over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.