US Bridges

Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.96 MI N of Md 295 · Structure no. 100000020129013

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,205 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
39,015
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 39,015 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,432 by 2026. The structure is 2,205 ft (672.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIs 195 Ebr
CrossesAMTRAK Patapsco River
Location0.96 MI N of Md 295
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates39.21137, -76.69459
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,205 ft (672.1 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,015 (2009)
Projected traffic22,432 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River carry?

About 39,015 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River?

The structure is 2,205 ft (672.1 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 195 Ebr over AMTRAK Patapsco River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.