US Bridges

Is 895 over Boston Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Mile Point 11.53 · Structure no. 300000BCY112010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,721
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 895 over Boston Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895 over Boston Street 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 77,721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,869 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIs 895
CrossesBoston Street
LocationMile Point 11.53
RouteInterstate 895
Coordinates39.27741, -76.55311
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,721 (2019)
Projected traffic98,869 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 895 over Boston Street built?

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

What condition is Is 895 over Boston Street 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 Is 895 over Boston Street carry?

About 77,721 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Is 895 over Boston Street?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895 over Boston Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.