US Bridges

I-95 over AMTRAK RR

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M109.2 · Structure no. 300000CEXA92010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,281
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over AMTRAK RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over AMTRAK RR in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 64,281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,166 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesAMTRAK RR
LocationMilepost M109.2
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63993, -75.79758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.5 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,281 (2019)
Projected traffic90,166 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
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 AMTRAK RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-95 over AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK RR carry?

About 64,281 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over AMTRAK RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over AMTRAK RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.