US Bridges

I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M11.1 · Structure no. 300000BCY103010

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,858 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895 Off Ramp
CrossesPonca ST
LocationMilepost M11.1
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.27219, -76.55445
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2019)
Projected traffic3,858 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Off Ramp over Ponca ST built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 Off Ramp over Ponca ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.