US Bridges

Is 95 NB over Key Highway

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 Mi. N. of Exit 55 · Structure no. 300000BCW558011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,130 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
58,406
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over Key Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over Key Highway in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 58,406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,304 by 2041. The structure is 2,130 ft (649.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesKey Highway
Location0.4 Mi. N. of Exit 55
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26693, -76.60527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,130 ft (649.2 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,406 (2019)
Projected traffic79,304 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over Key Highway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 NB over Key Highway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over Key Highway carry?

About 58,406 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over Key Highway?

The structure is 2,130 ft (649.2 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over Key Highway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.