US Bridges

I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Baltimore-Harford CO Line · Structure no. 300000B-X726010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178,830
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 62 years old, older 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 178,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,841 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesLittle Gunpowder Falls
LocationBaltimore-Harford CO Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.43571, -76.37768
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178,830 (2019)
Projected traffic250,841 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls carry?

About 178,830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Little Gunpowder Falls?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.