US Bridges

I-895 SB over AMTRAK

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M1.83 · Structure no. 300000B-Y020012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,846
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 SB over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 SB over AMTRAK in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,253 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895 SB
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationMilepost M1.83
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22178, -76.69406
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,846 (2019)
Projected traffic11,253 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-895 SB over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 SB over AMTRAK 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-895 SB over AMTRAK carry?

About 8,846 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-895 SB over AMTRAK?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 SB over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.