US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI E Russell ST · Structure no. 300000BCW544010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
845 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35,059
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 35,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,603 by 2041. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Ramp H
CrossesMta Light Rail
Location0.3 MI E Russell ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26826, -76.62968
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,059 (2019)
Projected traffic47,603 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 H over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Ramp H over Mta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 35,059 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp H over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.