US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI E Russell ST · Structure no. 300000BCW548010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,504
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br 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 15,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,051 by 2041. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 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 D
CrossesMiddle Br Light Rail
Location0.6 MI E Russell ST
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26775, -76.62437
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 inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,504 (2019)
Projected traffic21,051 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 D over Middle Br Light Rail built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br Light Rail carry?

About 15,504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br Light Rail?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp D over Middle Br Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.