US Bridges

Stepney Road over I-95

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost M83.4 · Structure no. 300000H-X837010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Stepney Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stepney 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStepney Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M83.4
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51278, -76.20663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2019)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Stepney Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Stepney 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stepney Road over I-95?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stepney Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.