US Bridges

I-895 over Childs ST RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M8.33 · Structure no. 300000BCY085010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
82,953
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Childs ST RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Childs ST RR 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 82,953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,525 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesChilds ST RR
LocationMilepost M8.33
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24098, -76.58533
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,953 (2019)
Projected traffic105,525 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Childs ST RR built?

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

What condition is I-895 over Childs ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-895 over Childs ST RR carry?

About 82,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Childs ST RR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Childs ST RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.