US Bridges

I-95 over James Run

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 6.9 MI N Balt-Har CO Line · Structure no. 300000H-X799010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130,492
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over James Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over James Run in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 130,492 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,038 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesJames Run
Location6.9 MI N Balt-Har CO Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.48079, -76.26186
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.3 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,492 (2019)
Projected traffic183,038 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over James Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-95 over James Run 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 I-95 over James Run carry?

About 130,492 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over James Run?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over James Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.