US Bridges

Caton Avenue over Is 95

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.41 MI N of Joh Ave · Structure no. 300000BCW523010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,839
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Caton Avenue over Is 95 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Caton 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 23,839 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,674 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCaton Avenue
CrossesIs 95
Location0.41 MI N of Joh Ave
RouteCity Street 1
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26548, -76.66674
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,839 (2019)
Projected traffic31,674 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Caton Avenue over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Caton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Caton Avenue over Is 95 carry?

About 23,839 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Caton Avenue over Is 95?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Caton Avenue over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.