Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge (US 40)
The 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.”
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:
- 410-537-1100
- 1-888-754-0168
- TTY 410-355-7024
- E-mail: [email protected]
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.

