US Bridges

I-895 over CSXT RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M7.65 · Structure no. 300000BCY078010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,625 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,510
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over CSXT RR is a steel truss - thru carrying I-895 over CSXT RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 72,510 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,125 by 2044. The structure is 1,625 ft (495.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationMilepost M7.65
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24078, -76.59997
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,625 ft (495.4 m)
Longest span484 ft (147.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,510 (2021)
Projected traffic85,125 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-895 over CSXT RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-895 over CSXT RR carry?

About 72,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over CSXT RR?

The structure is 1,625 ft (495.4 m) long with a longest span of 484 ft (147.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.