I-895 SB over I-95
Howard County, Maryland · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-895 SB over I-95 in Howard County, Maryland, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,055 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- It is one of 193 of the 312 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated fair (61.9%); 16 (5.1%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 519 ft |
| Location | 0.90 Miles S of US 1 |
| NBI structure number | 300000HOY004010 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maryland department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 95 NB over Md 103 | 1968 | 193,331 | Fair |
| Is 95 SB over Md 103 | 1968 | 193,331 | Fair |
| Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch | 1968 | 192,401 | Fair |
| Is 95 NB over CSX Transportation | 1970 | 187,920 | Fair |
| Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation | 1970 | 187,920 | Fair |
| Is 95 NB over Guilford Road | 1970 | 187,920 | Fair |
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