US Bridges

I-895 over Potee Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M6.95 · Structure no. 300000BCY071010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,587
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Potee Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Potee Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 74,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,882 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesPotee Street
LocationMilepost M6.95
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2401, -76.61085
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,587 (2019)
Projected traffic94,882 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Potee Street built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-895 over Potee Street 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-895 over Potee Street carry?

About 74,587 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Potee Street?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Potee Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.