US Bridges

New Forge Road over I-95

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M69.7 · Structure no. 300000B-X697010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,862
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Forge Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Forge Road over I-95 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2041. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Forge Road
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M69.7
RouteCounty Highway 6112
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.4092, -76.41631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,862 (2019)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 New Forge Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forge Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does New Forge Road over I-95 carry?

About 2,862 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Forge Road over I-95?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns New Forge Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.