US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · SB from Washington Blvd · Structure no. 300000BCW532010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 95 Ramp F
CrossesGwynns Falls
LocationSB from Washington Blvd
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.27131, -76.64783
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2019)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls 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 Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp F over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.