US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.79 MI N of Howard CO · Structure no. 100000030255010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,984
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,984 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,703 by 2026. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 33 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 Ramp 5
CrossesIs 195 Nbr
Location0.79 MI N of Howard CO
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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,984 (2006)
Projected traffic9,703 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr carry?

About 8,984 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp 5 over Is 195 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.