US Bridges

Is 95 NB over Guilford Road

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.55 Miles N of Is 95I · Structure no. 100000130066010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187,920
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over Guilford Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over Guilford Road 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 6 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 94,770 by 2026. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesGuilford Road
Location1.55 Miles N of Is 95I
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15851, -76.82289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,920 (2009)
Projected traffic94,770 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over Guilford Road built?

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

What condition is Is 95 NB over Guilford Road 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 NB over Guilford Road carry?

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

How long is Is 95 NB over Guilford Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over Guilford Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.