US Bridges

Md 268 over AMTRAK

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.51 Mile West of Md 279 · Structure no. 100000070049010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,284
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 268 over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 268 over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 6,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,606 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 268
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.51 Mile West of Md 279
RouteState Highway 268
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,284 (2019)
Projected traffic7,606 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$685,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 268 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 268 over AMTRAK 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 268 over AMTRAK carry?

About 6,284 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 268 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 268 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.