US Bridges

Is 895B Ramp over Md 2

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile South of Md 695 · Structure no. 100000020118010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,141
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 895B Ramp over Md 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895B Ramp over Md 2 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 67 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 21,141 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,697 by 26. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 895B Ramp
CrossesMd 2
Location0.55 Mile South of Md 695
RouteInterstate 895B
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,141 (9)
Projected traffic11,697 by 26
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 895B Ramp over Md 2 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Is 895B Ramp over Md 2 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 895B Ramp over Md 2 carry?

About 21,141 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 895B Ramp over Md 2?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895B Ramp over Md 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.