US Bridges

Kennel Road over Md RTE 273

FairPosted for load

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.75MI East of Md RTE 213 · Structure no. 300000CENR01010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Kennel Road over Md RTE 273 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennel Road over Md RTE 273 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKennel Road
CrossesMd RTE 273
Location0.75MI East of Md RTE 213
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.07313, -75.85633
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$112,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennel Road over Md RTE 273 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennel Road over Md RTE 273 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kennel Road over Md RTE 273 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennel Road over Md RTE 273?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kennel Road over Md RTE 273?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.