US Bridges

Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of Md 7C · Structure no. 100000070037010

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,302
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 6,302 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,334 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 272 SB
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of Md 7C
RouteState Highway 272
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.60237, -75.94339
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,302 (2018)
Projected traffic6,334 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$344,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek carry?

About 6,302 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Md 272 SB over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.