US Bridges

Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 4.6 MI E of Md 424 · Structure no. 100000020160010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 159,360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,758 by 2026. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 595
CrossesIs 97 Ebr
Location4.6 MI E of Md 424
RouteInterstate 595
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.98496, -76.57623
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,360 (2009)
Projected traffic165,758 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 Is 97 Ebr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr carry?

About 159,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 over Is 97 Ebr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.