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Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR

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Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost 10.62 · Structure no. 300000BCY102010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,156 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
82,953
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 82,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,525 by 2041. The structure is 3,156 ft (961.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 895
CrossesCity Streets B&o Pa RR
LocationMilepost 10.62
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26626, -76.56057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length3,156 ft (961.8 m)
Longest span239 ft (72.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,953 (2019)
Projected traffic105,525 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR carry?

About 82,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR?

The structure is 3,156 ft (961.8 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895 over City Streets B&o Pa RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.