US Bridges

I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.71 MI N of Caton Ave. · Structure no. 300000BCW531010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,717 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
108,194
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 108,194 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,750 by 2041. The structure is 1,717 ft (523.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 NB Cd
CrossesCSX RR & Bernard DR
Location0.71 MI N of Caton Ave.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26972, -76.65664
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,717 ft (523.3 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,194 (2019)
Projected traffic143,750 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 NB Cd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR carry?

About 108,194 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR?

The structure is 1,717 ft (523.3 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB Cd over CSX RR & Bernard DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.