US Bridges

Is 95 SB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy)

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 1.0 Mi. South of Exit 62 · Structure no. 300000BCW601012

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,158
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 SB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 62,158 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,398 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesUS 40(PULASKI Hwy)
Location1.0 Mi. South of Exit 62
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.30875, -76.5315
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,158 (2019)
Projected traffic84,398 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 SB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Is 95 SB 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 SB over US 40(PULASKI Hwy) carry?

About 62,158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.