US Bridges

Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000030264020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
Daily traffic
176,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 176,834 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 363,293 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95
CrossesWest Branch Herbert Run
Location0.22 Mile South of US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24043, -76.69491
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,834 (2022)
Projected traffic363,293 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run carry?

About 176,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Is 95 over West Branch Herbert Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.