US Bridges

Md 136 over I-95

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost M79.0 · Structure no. 300000H-X796010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,656
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 136 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 136 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 7,656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,123 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMd 136
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M79.0
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates39.47857, -76.26686
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,656 (2019)
Projected traffic9,123 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Md 136 over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Md 136 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 136 over I-95 carry?

About 7,656 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Md 136 over I-95?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 136 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.