US Bridges

Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.1 Mile North of Md 7C · Structure no. 100000070063010

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,802
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 6,802 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,837 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 272 NB
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.1 Mile North of Md 7C
RouteState Highway 272
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,802 (2018)
Projected traffic6,837 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 NB over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 272 NB over Northeast 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek carry?

About 6,802 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 272 NB over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.