US Bridges

I-95 over Northeast Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M100.3 · Structure no. 300000CEXA06010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,625
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Northeast Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Northeast Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 78,625 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,286 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesNortheast Creek
LocationMilepost M100.3
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63659, -75.94771
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,625 (2019)
Projected traffic110,286 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-95 over Northeast 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 Northeast Creek carry?

About 78,625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.