US Bridges

Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.46 Mile South of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000130072012

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
184,862
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 184,862 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,853 by 2043. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
Location0.46 Mile South of Md 32
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.15726, -76.83343
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184,862 (2023)
Projected traffic189,853 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 184,862 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 SB over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.