US Bridges

Is 895 over Canton RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Mile Point 11.9 · Structure no. 300000BCY121010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,448
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 895 over Canton RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895 over Canton 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 6 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 66,448 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,529 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 895
CrossesCanton RR
LocationMile Point 11.9
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28255, -76.55326
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,448 (2019)
Projected traffic84,529 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Canton RR built?

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

What condition is Is 895 over Canton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 895 over Canton RR carry?

About 66,448 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Is 895 over Canton RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895 over Canton RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.