US Bridges

Md 216 EB over Is 95

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.56 Miles N of Pg CO · Structure no. 100000130076013

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,412
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 216 EB over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 216 EB over Is 95 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 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 20,412 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,392 by 2026. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 216 EB
CrossesIs 95
Location1.56 Miles N of Pg CO
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates39.12907, -76.8618
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,412 (2009)
Projected traffic9,392 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Md 216 EB over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Md 216 EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 216 EB over Is 95 carry?

About 20,412 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 216 EB over Is 95?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 216 EB over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.