US Bridges

Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.25 Mi. N. of Toll Plaza · Structure no. 300000BCW569012

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,768 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
72,095
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 72,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,891 by 2041. The structure is 1,768 ft (538.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Viaduct SB
CrossesConrail Yard
Location0.25 Mi. N. of Toll Plaza
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.26913, -76.55936
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,768 ft (538.9 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,095 (2019)
Projected traffic97,891 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over Conrail Yard built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard carry?

About 72,095 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard?

The structure is 1,768 ft (538.9 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Viaduct SB over Conrail Yard?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.