US Bridges

Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.63 MI S of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000130124010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,667
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr 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 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVollmerhausen RD
CrossesIs 95 Nbr
Location0.63 MI S of Md 32
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr 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 Nbr 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Vollmerhausen RD over Is 95 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.