US Bridges

Md 24 SB over I-95

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · I-95 Milepost M76.4 · Structure no. 300000H-X765013

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
73,058
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 24 SB over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 24 SB over I-95 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, 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 73,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,067 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 24 SB
CrossesI-95
LocationI-95 Milepost M76.4
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates39.45713, -76.31041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,058 (2019)
Projected traffic97,067 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 24 SB over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Md 24 SB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 24 SB over I-95 carry?

About 73,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 24 SB over I-95?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 24 SB over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.