US Bridges

Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M51.0 · Structure no. 300000BCW529011

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,534 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
111,060
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 111,060 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,559 by 2041. The structure is 1,534 ft (467.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesCSX RR Bernard DR
LocationMilepost M51.0
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26993, -76.65724
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,534 ft (467.7 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,060 (2019)
Projected traffic147,559 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over CSX RR Bernard DR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR 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 Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR carry?

About 111,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR?

The structure is 1,534 ft (467.7 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over CSX RR Bernard DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.