US Bridges

US 40 Pulaski HWY over I-895

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M13.34 · Structure no. 300000BCY135010

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,886
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 40 Pulaski HWY over I-895 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Pulaski HWY 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 50,886 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,973 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 Pulaski HWY
CrossesI-895
LocationMilepost M13.34
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30207, -76.54673
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,886 (2019)
Projected traffic61,973 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pulaski HWY over I-895 built?

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

What condition is US 40 Pulaski HWY 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Pulaski HWY over I-895 carry?

About 50,886 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Pulaski HWY over I-895?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Pulaski HWY over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.