US Bridges

I-895 NB on Ramp over Frankfurst Ave

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M8.0 · Structure no. 300000BCY081010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
437 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,452
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 NB on Ramp over Frankfurst Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 NB on Ramp 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 2,452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,119 by 2041. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-895 NB on Ramp
CrossesFrankfurst Ave
LocationMilepost M8.0
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23911, -76.59103
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,452 (2019)
Projected traffic3,119 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB on Ramp over Frankfurst Ave built?

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

What condition is I-895 NB on Ramp 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 December 2023.

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

About 2,452 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-895 NB on Ramp over Frankfurst Ave?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 NB on Ramp over Frankfurst Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.