US Bridges

Md 175 EB over Is 95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.49 Mile North of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130061013

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,570
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 175 EB over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 175 EB over Is 95 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 33,570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,641 by 2032. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 175 EB
CrossesIs 95
Location0.49 Mile North of US 1
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates39.17797, -76.78858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,570 (2012)
Projected traffic43,641 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 175 EB over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Md 175 EB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 175 EB over Is 95 carry?

About 33,570 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 175 EB over Is 95?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Md 175 EB over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.