US Bridges

Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M52.7 · Structure no. 300000BCW527011

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,828
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,992 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 NB & SB
CrossesDesoto RD
LocationMilepost M52.7
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.26876, -76.65992
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,828 (2019)
Projected traffic125,992 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD built?

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

What condition is Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD carry?

About 94,828 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB & SB over Desoto RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.