US Bridges

Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · On Howard CO Line · Structure no. 100000030243012

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
924 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172,509
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 172,509 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,839 by 2026. The structure is 924 ft (281.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 95 Sbr
CrossesCSX Patapsco River CO
LocationOn Howard CO Line
RouteInterstate 95
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length924 ft (281.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172,509 (2009)
Projected traffic97,839 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO carry?

About 172,509 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO?

The structure is 924 ft (281.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Sbr over CSX Patapsco River CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.