US Bridges

Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile South of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000030266011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,831
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue 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 5 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 41,831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,531 by 2029. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 195 Nbr
CrossesFrancis Avenue
Location0.35 Mile South of Is 95
RouteInterstate 195
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,831 (2009)
Projected traffic54,531 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue built?

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

What condition is Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue carry?

About 41,831 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Is 195 Nbr over Francis Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.