US Bridges

Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.75 M N of Guilford Road · Structure no. 100000130064012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187,920
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation is a concrete continuous slab carrying Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation in Howard 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 187,920 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 292,820 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.75 M N of Guilford Road
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.1655, -76.81156
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,920 (2009)
Projected traffic292,820 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation carry?

About 187,920 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.