US Bridges

Gorman Road over Is 95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.96 MI N of Md 216 · Structure no. 100000130074010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
405 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,371
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorman Road over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorman Road over Is 95 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 8,371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,619 by 2026. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGorman Road
CrossesIs 95
Location0.96 MI N of Md 216
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates39.13851, -76.84946
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,371 (2009)
Projected traffic5,619 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 Gorman Road over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Gorman Road over Is 95 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 Gorman Road over Is 95 carry?

About 8,371 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gorman Road over Is 95?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Gorman Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.