US Bridges

I-895 over Lombard Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M12.51 · Structure no. 300000BCY129010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,293
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 over Lombard Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 over Lombard 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 6,293 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,006 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895
CrossesLombard Street
LocationMilepost M12.51
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29173, -76.55359
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,293 (2019)
Projected traffic8,006 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lombard Street built?

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

What condition is I-895 over Lombard 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 I-895 over Lombard Street carry?

About 6,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-895 over Lombard Street?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 over Lombard Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.