US Bridges

US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M13.13 · Structure no. 300000BCY132010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,627
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp 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 4,627 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,635 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 40 EB Off Ramp
CrossesI-895 SB on Ramp
LocationMilepost M13.13
RouteU.S. Route 151
Coordinates39.29984, -76.54902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2019)
Projected traffic5,635 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp 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 US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp carry?

About 4,627 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB Off Ramp over I-895 SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.