US Bridges

Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.38 Mile North Od Md 216 · Structure no. 100000130075020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
Daily traffic
192,401
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 192,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,260 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 & Ramps 2 &
CrossesHammond Branch
Location0.38 Mile North Od Md 216
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.133, -76.85713
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,401 (2013)
Projected traffic204,260 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch carry?

About 192,401 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 95 & Ramps 2 & over Hammond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.