US Bridges

Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1000 Ft N of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 300000BCW567011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,485
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards 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 60,485 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,127 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Viaduct NB
CrossesConrail Yards
Location1000 Ft N of Toll Plaza
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26834, -76.55957
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,485 (2019)
Projected traffic82,127 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards carry?

About 60,485 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Viaduct NB over Conrail Yards?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.