US Bridges

Is 95 NB over B&o RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M52.0 · Structure no. 300000BCW535011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,361 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
91,311
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over B&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over B&o RR 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 91,311 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,981 by 2041. The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesB&o RR
LocationMilepost M52.0
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27027, -76.64112
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,361 ft (414.8 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,311 (2019)
Projected traffic123,981 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over B&o RR built?

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

What condition is Is 95 NB over B&o RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over B&o RR carry?

About 91,311 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over B&o RR?

The structure is 1,361 ft (414.8 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.