US Bridges

Cowenton Ave over I-95

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M67.9 · Structure no. 300000B-X679010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,325
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cowenton Ave over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowenton Ave over I-95 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,728 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCowenton Ave
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M67.9
RouteCounty Highway 4033
Coordinates39.38913, -76.43911
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,325 (2019)
Projected traffic8,728 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cowenton Ave over I-95 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowenton Ave over I-95 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cowenton Ave over I-95 carry?

About 7,325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cowenton Ave over I-95?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cowenton Ave over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.