US Bridges

I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M52.4 · Structure no. 300000BCW524011

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,209
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 11,209 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,893 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-95 NB Collector
CrossesDesoto Road
LocationMilepost M52.4
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,209 (2019)
Projected traffic14,893 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road 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-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road carry?

About 11,209 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB Collector over Desoto Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.