US Bridges

Md 272 over CSX Trans.

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.7 Mile North of US 40 · Structure no. 100000070035010

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,632
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 over CSX Trans. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 272 over CSX Trans. in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,747 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 272
CrossesCSX Trans.
Location0.7 Mile North of US 40
RouteState Highway 272
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.61777, -75.94985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,632 (2018)
Projected traffic22,747 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 over CSX Trans. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 272 over CSX Trans. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 272 over CSX Trans. carry?

About 22,632 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 over CSX Trans.?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Md 272 over CSX Trans.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.