US Bridges

Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 2.2 MI N of Md 216 · Structure no. 100000130073010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,667
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 2,667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,075 by 2026. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVollmerhausen RD
CrossesIs 95 Sbr
Location2.2 MI N of Md 216
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates39.15461, -76.83745
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,667 (2006)
Projected traffic3,075 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Vollmerhausen RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr carry?

About 2,667 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Sbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.