US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M53.7 · Structure no. 300000BCW537010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
908 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,101
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST 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 9,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,357 by 2041. The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Ramp B
CrossesMonroe ST
LocationMilepost M53.7
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27004, -76.63573
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length908 ft (276.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,101 (2019)
Projected traffic12,357 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 B over Monroe ST built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST carry?

About 9,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST?

The structure is 908 ft (276.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp B over Monroe ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.