US Bridges

Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy)

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI North of Exit 61 · Structure no. 300000BCW601011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,885
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 56,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,239 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 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 NB
CrossesUS 40(PULASKI Hwy)
Location0.2 MI North of Exit 61
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30894, -76.53122
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,885 (2019)
Projected traffic77,239 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) carry?

About 56,885 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy)?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.