US Bridges

Bouchelle Road over I-95

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost 100.8 · Structure no. 300000CEXA11010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,486
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bouchelle Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bouchelle 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 2,486 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBouchelle Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost 100.8
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64052, -75.93969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,486 (2019)
Projected traffic3,094 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bouchelle Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Bouchelle 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 Bouchelle Road over I-95 carry?

About 2,486 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bouchelle Road over I-95?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bouchelle Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.