US Bridges

Old Joppa Road over I-95

Good

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost M73.4 · Structure no. 300000H-X734010

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,330
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Old Joppa Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Joppa Road over I-95 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2034. The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Joppa Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M73.4
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4424, -76.36502
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length336 ft (102.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,330 (2018)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Joppa Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Joppa Road over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Joppa Road over I-95 carry?

About 3,330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Joppa Road over I-95?

The structure is 336 ft (102.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Joppa Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.