US Bridges

Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile North of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030314012

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
523 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110,982
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 110,982 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,350 by 2026. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 795 Sbr
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.32 Mile North of Is 695
RouteInterstate 795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,982 (2009)
Projected traffic60,350 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 110,982 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Is 795 Sbr over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.