US Bridges

I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.8 MI N of Susquehanna R · Structure no. 300000CEX925012

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,815
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 46,815 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,666 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesFrenchtown RD
Location0.8 MI N of Susquehanna R
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.5857, -76.08048
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,815 (2019)
Projected traffic65,666 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD carry?

About 46,815 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Frenchtown RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.