I-95
I-95 in 3.5 MI N Of Md 43, Baltimore County, Maryland received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1963, the bridge carries 172K vehicles daily on I-95 over Gunpowder Falls. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-95 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1963 and is now 63 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-95 carries an average daily traffic count of 172,113 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Gunpowder Falls. The owning agency is State Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-95 is a 63-year-old bridge located 3.5 MI N Of Md 43 in Baltimore County, Maryland. The bridge carries I-95 over Gunpowder Falls with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 172K vehicles per day. Built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, the structure spans 11.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-95 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-95 was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, making it 63 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-95 carries approximately 172K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 11.7 meters long and located on I-95 in 3.5 MI N Of Md 43, Baltimore County, Maryland.
Yes, I-95 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-95 is located 3.5 MI N Of Md 43 in Baltimore County, Maryland. The bridge carries I-95 over Gunpowder Falls. Its coordinates are 39.409989, -76.413758. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
I-95 carries I-95 over Gunpowder Falls. The bridge is 11.7 meters long and was built in 1963, with reconstruction in 1971.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.