US Bridges

I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M0.8 · Structure no. 300000BCWT08011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,432 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
48,089
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 48,089 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,295 by 2041. The structure is 3,432 ft (1,046.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 Ramp H
CrossesI-95 Middle Branch CSX
LocationMilepost M0.8
RouteInterstate 395
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26744, -76.62664
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,432 ft (1,046.1 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,089 (2019)
Projected traffic65,295 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX 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 I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX carry?

About 48,089 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX?

The structure is 3,432 ft (1,046.1 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Ramp H over I-95 Middle Branch CSX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.