Md 273 over Northeast Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 1.18 Miles West of Md 272 · Structure no. 100000070040010
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,542
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 273 over Northeast Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Md 273 over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 5,542 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,935 by 2026. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 273 over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Md 273 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Md 273 over Northeast Creek carry?
About 5,542 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 273 over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Md 273 over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.