US Bridges

I-95 over Md 824

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M93.5 · Structure no. 300000CEX938010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,402
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Md 824 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Md 824 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 61 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 80,402 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,779 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesMd 824
LocationMilepost M93.5
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.59564, -76.06102
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,402 (2019)
Projected traffic112,779 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Md 824 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-95 over Md 824 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 over Md 824 carry?

About 80,402 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Md 824?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Md 824?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.