US Bridges

I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost 0.8 · Structure no. 300000BCWT08012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,870 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
49,585
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 49,585 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,326 by 2041. The structure is 2,870 ft (874.8 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 G
CrossesMiddle Branch Mta CSX
LocationMilepost 0.8
RouteInterstate 395
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27498, -76.62094
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,870 ft (874.8 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,585 (2019)
Projected traffic67,326 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 G over Middle Branch Mta CSX built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX carry?

About 49,585 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX?

The structure is 2,870 ft (874.8 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 Ramp G over Middle Branch Mta CSX?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.