US Bridges

Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.74 Miles N of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130067010

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,711
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, 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 15,711 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,299 by 2026. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGuilford Road
CrossesIs 95 Sbr
Location1.74 Miles N of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 1910
Coordinates39.15981, -76.82343
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,711 (2009)
Projected traffic9,299 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr built?

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

What condition is Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr carry?

About 15,711 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Road over Is 95 Sbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.