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The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge is the oldest of the seven toll facilities operated and maintained by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The first vehicles crossed the span between Havre de Grace and Perryville on Aug. 28, 1940. Read more...

Construction Dates

February 1939 - August 1940

Cost

$5 million

Location

US 40 over the Susquehanna River between Harford and Cecil Counties; 1.3-mile, four-lane bridge; vertical clearance is 89 feet; 0.5 miles of approach roadway.

Toll Rates

Toll is collected in the eastbound direction only. Commuter discount with valid Maryland-issued E-ZPass: up to 84-percent savings per trip

2 axles: $5

3 axles: $15

4 axles: $23

5 axles: $30

6 axles: $38

Annual Traffic

11.1 million vehicles (both directions)

 
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