US Bridges

Eastern Avenue over Is 95

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost 58.6 · Structure no. 300000BCW586010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,378
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Eastern Avenue over Is 95 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastern Avenue over Is 95 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 41,378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,393 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastern Avenue
CrossesIs 95
LocationMilepost 58.6
RouteCity Street 150
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28783, -76.53273
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,378 (2019)
Projected traffic50,393 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Eastern Avenue over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Avenue over Is 95 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 Eastern Avenue over Is 95 carry?

About 41,378 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Avenue over Is 95?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Avenue over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.