US Bridges

King Avenue over I-95

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.98 MI W of Md 7 · Structure no. 300000B-X649010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,994
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

King Avenue over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Avenue over I-95 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,082 by 2041. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Avenue
CrossesI-95
Location0.98 MI W of Md 7
RouteCounty Highway 4189
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35992, -76.48022
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,994 (2019)
Projected traffic6,082 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Avenue over I-95 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is King 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does King Avenue over I-95 carry?

About 4,994 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King Avenue over I-95?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns King Avenue over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.