US Bridges

Md 295 SB over I-895

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · I-895 Milepost 4.5 · Structure no. 300000B-Y046012

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,767
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 295 SB over I-895 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 295 SB over I-895 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 53,767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,255 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 295 SB
CrossesI-895
LocationI-895 Milepost 4.5
RouteState Highway 295
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23194, -76.65025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,767 (2019)
Projected traffic75,255 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 295 SB over I-895 built?

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

What condition is Md 295 SB over I-895 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 Md 295 SB over I-895 carry?

About 53,767 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 295 SB over I-895?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Md 295 SB over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.