US Bridges

Erdman Ave EB over I-895

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M13.15 · Structure no. 300000BCY133013

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,890
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Erdman Ave EB over I-895 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erdman Ave EB over I-895 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 12,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,698 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErdman Ave EB
CrossesI-895
LocationMilepost M13.15
RouteCity Street 151
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29985, -76.54836
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,890 (2019)
Projected traffic15,698 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erdman Ave EB over I-895 built?

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

What condition is Erdman Ave EB over I-895 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 Erdman Ave EB over I-895 carry?

About 12,890 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Erdman Ave EB over I-895?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Erdman Ave EB over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.