US Bridges

Is 95 SB over B&o RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M52.0 · Structure no. 300000BCW535012

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
993 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
94,226
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over B&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 SB over B&o RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 94,226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,940 by 2041. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesB&o RR
LocationMilepost M52.0
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27031, -76.63929
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,226 (2019)
Projected traffic127,940 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 SB over B&o RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 SB 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 SB over B&o RR carry?

About 94,226 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.