US Bridges

Joppa Road over I-95

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M68.5 · Structure no. 300000B-X685010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Joppa Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joppa Road 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,527 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJoppa Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M68.5
RouteCounty Highway 4021
Coordinates39.39696, -76.43178
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2019)
Projected traffic4,527 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Joppa Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Joppa Road 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 Joppa Road over I-95 carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Joppa Road over I-95?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.