US Bridges

Is 595 over Weems Creek

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.67 MI W of Md 70 · Structure no. 100000020035010

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
123,940
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 over Weems Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 over Weems Creek 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 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 595
CrossesWeems Creek
Location0.67 MI W of Md 70
RouteInterstate 595
Coordinates38.98968, -76.52581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 595 over Weems Creek built?

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

What condition is Is 595 over Weems Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 595 over Weems Creek carry?

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

How long is Is 595 over Weems Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 over Weems Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.