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MARYLAND MANUAL 103.
exclusive of toll projects. The Commission's share of the Motor
Vehicle Fund (50 per cent) is dedicated to the maintenance of the
State System of highways and bridges, and together with other funds
provides costs necessary for the conduct of the State Roads Commis-
sion as a road organization. During the fiscal year 1947, the total re-
ceipts of the Commission were $16,622,771.17; the total disbursements
$14,280,633.87. These exclude the receipts and disbursements of the
toll facilities.
Toll Facilities.
The State Roads Commission operates three toll facilities consist-
ing of two bridges and a ferry system..
SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BRIDGE.
Abram S. Wilson, Superintendent
Havre de Grace.
The Susquehanna River Bridge crosses the Susquehanna River from
a point near Perryville in Cecil County to a point near Havre de
Grace in Harford County. The bridge is constructed of steel and
concrete and is approximately 7,613 feet in length. It was opened in
August 1940. The total cost of the bridge to September 30, 1947 was
$4,617,600.35..
Income and Traffic:
Income from Tolls:.
October 1, 1946 to September 30, 1947 $713,650.62
October 1, 1947 to February 29, 1948 $266,873.58.
Traffic Transactions;.
October 1, 1946 to September 30, 1947 3,695,828
October 1, 1947 to February 29, 1948 1,369,200.
POTOMAC RIVER BRIDGE.
Elwood E. Schaefer, Superintendent
Newburg.
The Potomac River Toll Bridge crosses the Potomac River from a
point near Newburg, Charles County, Maryland, to a point in the
State of Virginia near Dahlgren. The bridge is constructed of con-
crete and steel, and is approximately 11,446 feet. in length. It was
opened to traffic December 10, 1940. The total cost of the Bridge to
September 30, 1947 was $5,528,129.57..
Income and Traffic:
Income from Tolls:.
October 1, 1946 to September 30, 1947 $606,326.80
October 1, 1947 to February 29, 1948 $244,385.45.
Traffic Transactions:.
October 1, 1946 to September 30, 1947 594,038
October 1, 1947 to February 29, 1948 237,713.
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