US Bridges

Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Mta Lgtrail&storage Yard · Structure no. 300000BCW541011

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,427 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
49,255
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora 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 49,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,878 by 2041. The structure is 1,427 ft (435 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesMta Light Rail and Stora
LocationMta Lgtrail&storage Yard
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26887, -76.631
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,427 ft (435 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,255 (2019)
Projected traffic66,878 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora built?

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

What condition is Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora carry?

About 49,255 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora?

The structure is 1,427 ft (435 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over Mta Light Rail and Stora?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.