US Bridges

I-95 over Md 279

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M108.9 · Structure no. 300000CEXA89010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,335
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Md 279 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Md 279 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 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 74,335 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,268 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 152 ft wide.

CarriesI-95
CrossesMd 279
LocationMilepost M108.9
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.64078, -75.80267
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,335 (2019)
Projected traffic104,268 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Md 279 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-95 over Md 279 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Md 279 carry?

About 74,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Md 279?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Md 279?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.