IS 95
Carrying IS 95 over WASH. BLVD & GWYNNS FALL
I95 AT WASH BLVD, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IS 95
The IS 95 bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries IS 95 over WASH. BLVD & GWYNNS FALL. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 242.9 meters (797 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 111,945 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IS 95 compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 242.9 m (797 ft)
- Deck Width
- 40.2 m (132 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 111,945 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000BCW533010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 95 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IS 95 against other structures in Baltimore city and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IS 95?
IS 95 in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IS 95 inspected?
IS 95's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 111,945 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 95 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IS 95?
IS 95 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IS 95?
IS 95 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is IS 95 and does age affect safety?
IS 95 was built in 1977, making it 49 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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