US Bridges

Is 795 over Branch of Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.04 MI N of Mcdonough RD · Structure no. 100000030318030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
Daily traffic
110,982
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 795 over Branch of Gwynns Falls is a steel culvert carrying Is 795 over Branch of 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 120,701 by 2026. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 795
CrossesBranch of Gwynns Falls
Location1.04 MI N of Mcdonough RD
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,982 (2009)
Projected traffic120,701 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Branch of Gwynns Falls built?

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

What condition is Is 795 over Branch of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 795 over Branch of Gwynns Falls carry?

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

How long is Is 795 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Is 795 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.