US Bridges

I-895 SB over I-95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.90 Miles S of US 1 · Structure no. 300000HOY004010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
519 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,055
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 SB over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 SB over I-95 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,716 by 2041. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895 SB
CrossesI-95
Location0.90 Miles S of US 1
RouteInterstate 895
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.22257, -76.72149
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.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2019)
Projected traffic6,716 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-95 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 SB over I-95 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-895 SB over I-95 carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-895 SB over I-95?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 SB over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.