US Bridges

Is 95 SB over B & O RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.25 MI S of Pulaski HWY · Structure no. 300000BCW598012

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
68,217
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over B & O RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 SB 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 68,217 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,625 by 2041. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesB & O RR
Location0.25 MI S of Pulaski HWY
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30459, -76.5306
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 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 width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,217 (2019)
Projected traffic92,625 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Is 95 SB 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 SB over B & O RR carry?

About 68,217 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB 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 62 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over B & O RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.