US Bridges

Union Church Road over I-95

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · M102.4 · Structure no. 300000CEXA27010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,408
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Union Church Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Church Road over I-95 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Road
CrossesI-95
LocationM102.4
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64185, -75.91117
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.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 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 traffic2,408 (2019)
Projected traffic2,869 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Union Church Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church Road over I-95 carry?

About 2,408 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Church Road over I-95?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.