US Bridges

Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.14 M S of Guilford Road · Structure no. 100000130068010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187,920
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr 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 94,770 by 2026. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 NB
CrossesMd 32 Wbr
Location0.14 M S of Guilford Road
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.1577, -76.82538
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than 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 length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,920 (2009)
Projected traffic94,770 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr built?

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

What condition is Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr carry?

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

How long is Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 NB over Md 32 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.