US Bridges

I-95 over Mill Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M93.6 · Structure no. 300000CEX939020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
89,058
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Mill Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, 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 89,058 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,326 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesMill Creek
LocationMilepost M93.6
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.59658, -76.05972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,058 (2019)
Projected traffic118,326 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Mill Creek carry?

About 89,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-95 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.