US Bridges

Md 272 over AMTRAK

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000070036010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,950
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 272 over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,575 by 2036. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 272
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.32 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 272
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60443, -75.94516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2016)
Projected traffic19,575 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 272 over AMTRAK 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Md 272 over AMTRAK carry?

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 272 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.