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Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40)

Thomas J. Hatem BridgeThe oldest of the MDTA's facilities, this 1.4-mile, four-lane bridge opened in August 1940. Its spans the Susquehanna on US 40 between Havre de Grace and Perryville in northeast Maryland Tolls are collected in the eastbound directions only.

E-ZPass is the easiest and most affordable way to travel over the Hatem Bridge. Get an E-ZPass and manage your account online at DriveEzMD.com or in person at the JFK E-ZPass Customer Service Center. Find the location for Customer Service Centers here.” 

E-ZPass Transponder

 

The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge operates using an E-ZPass electronic tolling system.

Facility Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

  • Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge

    6000 Pulaski Highway

    Perryville, MD 21903

General Information:

Quick Facts:

  • Construction Dates: February 1939 - August 1940
  • Cost: $5 million
  • Location: River between Harford and Cecil Counties; 1.3-mile, four-lane bridge; vertical clearance is 89 feet; 0.5 miles of approach roadway.
  • Traffic Volume: 10.2 million vehicles (both directions)

Other Information:

Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge History:

The Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.  For more information about its history, follow link to learn more.

Hatem Bridge (US 40)

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