US Bridges

Abingdon Road over I-95

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · I-95 Milepost M77.9 · Structure no. 300000H-X780010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,161
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Abingdon Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abingdon Road 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 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 13,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,683 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAbingdon Road
CrossesI-95
LocationI-95 Milepost M77.9
RouteCounty Highway 1044
Coordinates39.46667, -76.28682
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,161 (2019)
Projected traffic15,683 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Abingdon Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Abingdon Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Abingdon Road over I-95 carry?

About 13,161 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abingdon Road over I-95?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Abingdon Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.