US Bridges

Is 895 over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost 5.2 · Structure no. 300000B-Y054010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,977
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 895 over Mta Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895 over Mta Light Rail 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 36,977 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,039 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 895
CrossesMta Light Rail
LocationMilepost 5.2
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22954, -76.63629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,977 (2019)
Projected traffic47,039 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Is 895 over Mta Light Rail built?

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

What condition is Is 895 over Mta Light Rail 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 895 over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 36,977 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Is 895 over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895 over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.