US Bridges

Chesaco Avenue over I-95

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M61.7 · Structure no. 300000B-X617010

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,525
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chesaco Avenue over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesaco Avenue over I-95 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 29 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 12,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,254 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChesaco Avenue
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M61.7
RouteCounty Highway 4417
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33044, -76.52259
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,525 (2019)
Projected traffic15,254 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Chesaco Avenue over I-95 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Chesaco Avenue over I-95 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 Chesaco Avenue over I-95 carry?

About 12,525 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chesaco Avenue over I-95?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Chesaco Avenue over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.