US Bridges

Is 95 NB over B & O RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.25 MI S of Pulaski HWY · Structure no. 300000BCW598011

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,059
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over B & O RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over B & O RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 64,059 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,980 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesB & O RR
Location0.25 MI S of Pulaski HWY
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30471, -76.53036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,059 (2019)
Projected traffic86,980 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over B & O RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 NB over B & O RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over B & O RR carry?

About 64,059 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over B & O RR?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over B & O RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.