US Bridges

I-95 over Swan Creek

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost M86.0 · Structure no. 300000H-X863020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
100,386
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Swan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Swan Creek 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 100,386 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,377 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesSwan Creek
LocationMilepost M86.0
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53928, -76.17167
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,386 (2019)
Projected traffic133,377 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free 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 Swan Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Swan Creek 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 I-95 over Swan Creek carry?

About 100,386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I-95 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.