US Bridges

Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 Mi. S. of Exit 57 · Structure no. 300000BCW570012

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,414 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
72,095
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,095 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,891 by 2041. The structure is 1,414 ft (431 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Viaduct SB
CrossesPonca Street
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Exit 57
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.27244, -76.55477
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,414 ft (431 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,095 (2019)
Projected traffic97,891 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over Ponca Street built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street carry?

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

How long is Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street?

The structure is 1,414 ft (431 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Viaduct SB over Ponca Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.