US Bridges

Is 595 over Admiral Drive

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile East of Md 2 · Structure no. 100000020034010

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,940
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 over Admiral Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 over Admiral Drive in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 123,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,598 by 2026. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 595
CrossesAdmiral Drive
Location0.39 Mile East of Md 2
RouteInterstate 595
Coordinates38.98937, -76.52654
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,940 (2009)
Projected traffic131,598 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 595 over Admiral Drive built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Is 595 over Admiral Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 595 over Admiral Drive carry?

About 123,940 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 over Admiral Drive?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 over Admiral Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.