US Bridges

Is 595 WB over Md 193

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.52 Miles East of Md 704 · Structure no. 100000160089014

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113,590
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 WB over Md 193 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 WB over Md 193 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 113,590 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,210 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 595 WB
CrossesMd 193
Location2.52 Miles East of Md 704
RouteInterstate 595
Coordinates38.9443, -76.79819
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,590 (2009)
Projected traffic169,210 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$714,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 595 WB over Md 193 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Is 595 WB over Md 193 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 595 WB over Md 193 carry?

About 113,590 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 WB over Md 193?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 WB over Md 193?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.