US Bridges

Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · I-895 NB Milepost B1.12 · Structure no. 300000AAY049010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,776
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,471 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHammonds Lane
CrossesI-895 Spur
LocationI-895 NB Milepost B1.12
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21358, -76.62532
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,776 (2019)
Projected traffic9,471 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur carry?

About 7,776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hammonds Lane over I-895 Spur?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.