US Bridges

Cedar Avenue over Is 195

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.24 MI N of Md 466 · Structure no. 100000030280010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,664
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Avenue over Is 195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Avenue over Is 195 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,143 by 2012. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCedar Avenue
CrossesIs 195
Location0.24 MI N of Md 466
RouteCounty Highway 3091
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,664 (1994)
Projected traffic3,143 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cedar Avenue over Is 195 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Avenue over Is 195 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Avenue over Is 195 carry?

About 2,664 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Avenue over Is 195?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Avenue over Is 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.