US Bridges

Moravia Road over I-895

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Milepost M13.96 · Structure no. 300000BCY141010

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,230
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Moravia Road over I-895 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moravia Road over I-895 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 26,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,945 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoravia Road
CrossesI-895
LocationMilepost M13.96
RouteCity Street 55
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31048, -76.5416
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,230 (2019)
Projected traffic31,945 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Moravia Road over I-895 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moravia Road over I-895 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Moravia Road over I-895 carry?

About 26,230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moravia Road over I-895?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Moravia Road over I-895?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.