US Bridges

Is 95 SB over Md 103

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.50 Mile South of Md 100 · Structure no. 100000130050012

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193,331
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over Md 103 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 95 SB over Md 103 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 193,331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,487 by 2026. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesMd 103
Location0.50 Mile South of Md 100
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.19173, -76.77271
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,331 (2009)
Projected traffic106,487 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 95 SB over Md 103 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 SB over Md 103 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 SB over Md 103 carry?

About 193,331 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over Md 103?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over Md 103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.