I-895 NB ON RAMP
Carrying I-895 NB ON RAMP over FRANKFURST AVE
Milepost M8.0, Baltimore city, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-895 NB ON RAMP
The I-895 NB ON RAMP bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries I-895 NB ON RAMP over FRANKFURST AVE. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 133.2 meters (437 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,452 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-895 NB ON RAMP compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 133.2 m (437 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,452 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 300000BCY081010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-895 NB ON RAMP 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 NB ON RAMP 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 NB ON RAMP?
I-895 NB ON RAMP in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-895 NB ON RAMP inspected?
I-895 NB ON RAMP'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 2,452 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-895 NB ON RAMP 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 NB ON RAMP?
I-895 NB ON RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-895 NB ON RAMP?
I-895 NB ON RAMP is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-895 NB ON RAMP and does age affect safety?
I-895 NB ON RAMP was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.
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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