US Bridges

Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · @ Md 140 · Structure no. 100000030338010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,810
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1 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 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 55,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,570 by 2029. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 795
CrossesIs 795 Ramp 1
Location@ Md 140
RouteInterstate 795
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47149, -76.83713
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,810 (2009)
Projected traffic80,570 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$486,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1 built?

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

What condition is Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1 carry?

About 55,810 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Is 795 over Is 795 Ramp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.