US Bridges

I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · Milepost 0.65 · Structure no. 300000HOY007012

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
905 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,015
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,015 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,652 by 2041. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 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
CrossesB&o RR County Roads
LocationMilepost 0.65
RouteInterstate 895
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21994, -76.71396
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,015 (2019)
Projected traffic7,652 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 B&o RR County Roads built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads carry?

About 6,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 SB over B&o RR County Roads?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.