US Bridges

I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Ex 56 Ramp to Keith Ave · Structure no. 300000BCW568010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
805 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,726
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue 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 3,726 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2041. The structure is 805 ft (245.4 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 SB Ramp S
CrossesTo Keith Avenue
LocationEx 56 Ramp to Keith Ave
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26866, -76.56068
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length805 ft (245.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,726 (2019)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue built?

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

What condition is I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue 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 I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue carry?

About 3,726 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue?

The structure is 805 ft (245.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB Ramp S over To Keith Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.