US Bridges

I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost 1.1 · Structure no. 300000BCWT11012

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,005 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
49,838
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 49,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,670 by 2041. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-395 SB
CrossesOstend St/Lots G&h
LocationMilepost 1.1
RouteInterstate 395
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27759, -76.61977
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,005 ft (306.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,838 (2019)
Projected traffic67,670 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h carry?

About 49,838 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-395 SB over Ostend St/Lots G&h?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.