US Bridges

Md 272 SB over Br of North East River

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 1.03 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000070054020

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
Daily traffic
7,412
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 SB over Br of North East River is a concrete culvert carrying Md 272 SB over Br of North East River in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 272 SB
CrossesBr of North East River
Location1.03 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates39.59518, -75.94155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,412 (2018)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 SB over Br of North East River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Md 272 SB over Br of North East River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 272 SB over Br of North East River carry?

About 7,412 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 SB over Br of North East River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 272 SB over Br of North East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.