US Bridges

Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Is 95 at Russell ST · Structure no. 300000BCW538012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,408 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
106,447
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 106,447 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,430 by 2041. The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long and 740 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesRussell ST - Md 295
LocationIs 95 at Russell ST
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.26914, -76.6308
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,408 ft (429.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width740 ft (225.6 m)
Roadway width701 ft (213.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,447 (2019)
Projected traffic141,430 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295 carry?

About 106,447 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295?

The structure is 1,408 ft (429.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 740 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over Russell ST - Md 295?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.