US Bridges

I-95 over B&o RR

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M104.7 · Structure no. 300000CEXA47010

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

About this bridge

I-95 over B&o RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over B&o RR 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 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 78,625 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,286 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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
CrossesB&o RR
LocationMilepost M104.7
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64227, -75.87491
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over B&o RR built?

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

What condition is I-95 over B&o RR 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 B&o RR carry?

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

How long is I-95 over B&o RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.