US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI E Russell ST · Structure no. 300000BCW547010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,737
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Ramp C
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location0.6 MI E Russell ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26728, -76.62641
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 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-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Ramp C 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch carry?

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

How long is Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp C over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.