US Bridges

Md 327 over AMTRAK

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile East of Md 7B · Structure no. 100000070059010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 327 over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 327 over AMTRAK in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 83 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2026. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 327
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.17 Mile East of Md 7B
RouteState Highway 327
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.56024, -76.06371
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2006)
Projected traffic588 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$715,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 327 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Md 327 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 327 over AMTRAK carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 327 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 327 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.