US Bridges

Chapel Road over I-95

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Milepost 87.8 · Structure no. 300000H-X878010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chapel Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,725 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost 87.8
RouteCounty Highway 411
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.55605, -76.1545
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2022)
Projected traffic3,725 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Chapel 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 Chapel Road over I-95 carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Road over I-95?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.