US Bridges

Is 95 SB over Middle Branch

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 Mi. E. of Russell St. · Structure no. 300000BCW546012

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,400 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
68,141
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over Middle Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 SB over Middle Branch 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 68,141 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,521 by 2041. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location0.6 Mi. E. of Russell St.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26763, -76.62547
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,141 (2019)
Projected traffic92,521 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 SB over Middle Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 95 SB over Middle Branch 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 SB over Middle Branch carry?

About 68,141 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over Middle Branch?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.