US Bridges

I-895 over Odonnell Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Mile Point 11.77 · Structure no. 300000BCY118010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,725
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Odonnell Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Odonnell 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 68,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,675 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesOdonnell Street
LocationMile Point 11.77
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28084, -76.55315
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,725 (2021)
Projected traffic80,675 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-895 over Odonnell Street built?

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

What condition is I-895 over Odonnell 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-895 over Odonnell Street carry?

About 68,725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Odonnell Street?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Odonnell Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.