US Bridges

Md 272 over I-95

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M99.7 · Structure no. 300000CEXA00010

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,120
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 272 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 272 over I-95 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 34 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 23,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,550 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 113 ft wide.

CarriesMd 272
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M99.7
RouteState Highway 272
Coordinates39.6318, -75.95622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,120 (2019)
Projected traffic27,550 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 272 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Md 272 over I-95 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 272 over I-95 carry?

About 23,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 272 over I-95?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Md 272 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.