US Bridges

Erdman Avenue WB over I-895

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M13.15 · Structure no. 300000BCY133014

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,228
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Erdman Avenue WB over I-895 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erdman Avenue WB 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 16,228 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,764 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErdman Avenue WB
CrossesI-895
LocationMilepost M13.15
RouteCity Street 151
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30012, -76.54819
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,228 (2019)
Projected traffic19,764 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erdman Avenue WB over I-895 built?

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

What condition is Erdman Avenue WB 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 Avenue WB over I-895 carry?

About 16,228 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Erdman Avenue WB over I-895?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Erdman Avenue WB over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.