US Bridges

I-895 over Frankfurst Ave

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M7.9 · Structure no. 300000BCY080010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,587
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Frankfurst Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Frankfurst 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 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 74,587 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,882 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesFrankfurst Ave
LocationMilepost M7.9
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24088, -76.59324
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 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 rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,587 (2019)
Projected traffic94,882 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-895 over Frankfurst Ave built?

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

What condition is I-895 over Frankfurst 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-895 over Frankfurst Ave carry?

About 74,587 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Frankfurst Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Frankfurst Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.