US Bridges

I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street

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Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M12.51 · Structure no. 300000BCY136010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,347
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,347 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,401 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-895 Ramp B
CrossesLombard Street
LocationMilepost M12.51
RouteInterstate 895
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29169, -76.55395
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,347 (2019)
Projected traffic84,401 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street carry?

About 66,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-895 Ramp B over Lombard Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.