US Bridges

Montgomery Road over Is 95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.01 MI S of Is 895 · Structure no. 100000130051010

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,764
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Road over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery Road over Is 95 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 56 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 6,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2012. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Road
CrossesIs 95
Location1.01 MI S of Is 895
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.21191, -76.73916
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,764 (1994)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$779,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Road over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Montgomery 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 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Road over Is 95 carry?

About 6,764 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Road over Is 95?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.