US Bridges

Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.79 Mile West of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130057010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,864
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 15,864 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,291 by 2026. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 100 Ramp a
CrossesIs 95
Location0.79 Mile West of US 1
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.19831, -76.76426
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,864 (2006)
Projected traffic18,291 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Md 100 Ramp a 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95 carry?

About 15,864 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Md 100 Ramp a over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.