US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI E Russell ST · Structure no. 300000BCW542010

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,396 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,737
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail 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 11,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,937 by 2041. The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Ramp C
CrossesLight Rail
Location0.3 MI E Russell ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26866, -76.63104
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,396 ft (425.5 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,737 (2019)
Projected traffic15,937 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail 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 C over Light Rail carry?

About 11,737 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail?

The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp C over Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.