US Bridges

I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Rmp Keith Ave to I95S · Structure no. 300000BCW563010

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,168 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
3,828
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,828 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,197 by 2041. The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp O
CrossesMdta Yard Wetlands
LocationRmp Keith Ave to I95S
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26565, -76.5585
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,168 ft (356 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,828 (2019)
Projected traffic5,197 by 2041
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands 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 I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands carry?

About 3,828 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands?

The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp O over Mdta Yard Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.