US Bridges

I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · Harford-Cecil CO Line · Structure no. 300000H-X907010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
5,061 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
86,430
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 86,430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,575 by 2044. The structure is 5,061 ft (1,542.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesSusquehanna River Pa RR
LocationHarford-Cecil CO Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57756, -76.11256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,061 ft (1,542.6 m)
Longest span490 ft (149.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,430 (2022)
Projected traffic107,575 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR carry?

About 86,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR?

The structure is 5,061 ft (1,542.6 m) long with a longest span of 490 ft (149.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Susquehanna River Pa RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.