US Bridges

I-895 B over I-895

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · I-895SB Milepost (B2.2) · Structure no. 300000AAY060010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,263
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 B over I-895 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 B over I-895 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 17,263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,960 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-895 B
CrossesI-895
LocationI-895SB Milepost (B2.2)
RouteInterstate 895
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22974, -76.62432
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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,263 (2019)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-895 B over I-895 built?

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

What condition is I-895 B over I-895 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 I-895 B over I-895 carry?

About 17,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-895 B over I-895?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 B over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.