US Bridges

I-95 over Md 462

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost M86.6 · Structure no. 300000H-X866010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,675
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Md 462 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Md 462 in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 95,675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,117 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesMd 462
LocationMilepost M86.6
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.54652, -76.16648
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,675 (2019)
Projected traffic127,117 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Md 462 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-95 over Md 462 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 I-95 over Md 462 carry?

About 95,675 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Md 462?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Md 462?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.