US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M53.6 · Structure no. 300000BCW536010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,525 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,997
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976, 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 5 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 6,997 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 1,525 ft (464.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Ramp a
CrossesRussell ST
LocationMilepost M53.6
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.26961, -76.63641
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,525 ft (464.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,997 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp a over Russell ST built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST 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 Ramp a over Russell ST carry?

About 6,997 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST?

The structure is 1,525 ft (464.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp a over Russell ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.