US Bridges

I-895 over Patapsco Ave

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M6.80 · Structure no. 300000BCY070010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,310
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Patapsco Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Patapsco Ave in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 67,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,025 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesPatapsco Ave
LocationMilepost M6.80
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23947, -76.61329
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,310 (2021)
Projected traffic79,025 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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-895 over Patapsco Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 over Patapsco Ave 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-895 over Patapsco Ave carry?

About 67,310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Patapsco Ave?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Patapsco Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.