Md 273 over Big Elk Creek
GoodCecil County, Maryland · 2.14 MI W of Delaware · Structure no. 100000070044010
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 273 over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 273 over Big Elk Creek 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,375 by 2030. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 273 over Big Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 273 over Big Elk Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Md 273 over Big Elk Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Md 273 over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Md 273 over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.