FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-895 RAMP B

Carrying I-895 RAMP B over LOMBARD STREET

Milepost M12.51, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-895 RAMP B

The I-895 RAMP B bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries I-895 RAMP B over LOMBARD STREET. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 49.4 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 66,347 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 8/9, 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 50.8 metric tons.

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

How I-895 RAMP B compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
I-895 RAMP B 50.8 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
49.4 m (162 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
66,347 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300000BCY136010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

I-895 RAMP B in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-895 RAMP B inspected?

I-895 RAMP B'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 66,347 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-895 RAMP B 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 I-895 RAMP B?

I-895 RAMP B has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-895 RAMP B?

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

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

I-895 RAMP B was built in 1994, making it 32 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.

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

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