Md 273 over Little Elk Creek
FairCecil County, Maryland · 1.03 Mile West of Md 213 · Structure no. 100000070042010
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,002
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 273 over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 273 over Little Elk Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 8,002 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,103 by 2026. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 273 over Little Elk 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Md 273 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 8,002 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 273 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Md 273 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.