US Bridges

Md 950C over Is 595

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.13 M S of Forbes Blvd · Structure no. 100000160091010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 950C over Is 595 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 950C over Is 595 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,089 by 2026. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMd 950C
CrossesIs 595
Location0.13 M S of Forbes Blvd
RouteState Highway 950C
Coordinates38.9474, -76.8257
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2009)
Projected traffic10,089 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 950C over Is 595 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 950C over Is 595 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 950C over Is 595 carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 950C over Is 595?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 950C over Is 595?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.