US Bridges

Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M12.86 · Structure no. 300000BCY130010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,176 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
72,034
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 72,034 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,635 by 2041. The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 895
CrossesAMTRAK NSRR & CSXT
LocationMilepost M12.86
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29636, -76.55057
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,176 ft (358.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,034 (2019)
Projected traffic91,635 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT 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 AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT carry?

About 72,034 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT?

The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Is 895 over AMTRAK NSRR & CSXT?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.