US Bridges

Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940

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Baltimore County, Maryland · 2.38 MI N of Md 37 · Structure no. 100000030324010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,469
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,469 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,067 by 2028. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 795 SB Ramp 9
CrossesMd 940
Location2.38 MI N of Md 37
RouteInterstate 795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,469 (2008)
Projected traffic8,067 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940 carry?

About 7,469 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Is 795 SB Ramp 9 over Md 940?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.