US Bridges

I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M97.6 · Structure no. 300000CEX979011

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,564
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 38,564 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,092 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Northbound
CrossesRed Toad RD
LocationMilepost M97.6
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.62046, -75.9926
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,564 (2019)
Projected traffic54,092 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Northbound over Red Toad RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-95 Northbound over Red Toad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD carry?

About 38,564 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Northbound over Red Toad RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.