I-895 over Patapsco River Flats
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · I-895 Mileposts 5.3-5.9 · Structure no. 300000B-Y059010
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 2,381 ft
- 42 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-895 over Patapsco River Flats is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Patapsco River Flats in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,200 by 2044. The structure is 2,381 ft (725.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-895 over Patapsco River Flats built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-895 over Patapsco River Flats in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I-895 over Patapsco River Flats carry?
About 39,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-895 over Patapsco River Flats?
The structure is 2,381 ft (725.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns I-895 over Patapsco River Flats?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.