US Bridges

Joh Avenue over Is 95

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.41 MI S of Caton Ave · Structure no. 300000BCW519010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Joh Avenue over Is 95 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joh Avenue over Is 95 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2041. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJoh Avenue
CrossesIs 95
Location0.41 MI S of Caton Ave
RouteCity Street 4170
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26153, -76.67259
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2019)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joh Avenue over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joh Avenue over Is 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Joh Avenue over Is 95 carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Joh Avenue over Is 95?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Joh Avenue over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.