US Bridges

Selford Road over Is 95

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.13 MI N of Is 195 · Structure no. 100000030254010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,011
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selford Road over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selford Road over Is 95 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,017 by 2029. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSelford Road
CrossesIs 95
Location0.13 MI N of Is 195
RouteCounty Highway 3118
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,011 (2009)
Projected traffic6,017 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Selford Road over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selford Road over Is 95 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 2023.

How much traffic does Selford Road over Is 95 carry?

About 4,011 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Selford Road over Is 95?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Selford Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.