US Bridges

Belvidere Road over I-95

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M96.0 · Structure no. 300000CEX960010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,435
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Belvidere Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvidere Road over I-95 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M96.0
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.6075, -76.02391
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2019)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Belvidere Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Belvidere Road over I-95 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere Road over I-95 carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere Road over I-95?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.