FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-895

Carrying I-895 over CSXT RR

Milepost M7.65, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-895

The I-895 bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries I-895 over CSXT RR. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 495.4 meters (1625 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72,510 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-895 compares

▼ 28.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
I-895 22.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
495.4 m (1625 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
72,510 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000BCY078010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-895 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 I-895 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 I-895?

I-895 in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-895 inspected?

I-895'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 72,510 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-895 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-895?

I-895 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-895?

I-895 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is I-895 and does age affect safety?

I-895 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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