US Bridges

Is 595 over Md 70

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.11 MI W of Md 436 · Structure no. 100000020036010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111,323
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 over Md 70 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 over Md 70 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 111,323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,223 by 2029. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 595
CrossesMd 70
Location0.11 MI W of Md 436
RouteInterstate 595
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.9944, -76.51485
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,323 (2009)
Projected traffic116,223 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Md 70 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 595 over Md 70 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 595 over Md 70 carry?

About 111,323 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 over Md 70?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 over Md 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.