US Bridges

Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.15 M N of Br No 1612100 · Structure no. 100000160122010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,760
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2029. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95X SB
CrossesIs 495 Il
Location0.15 M N of Br No 1612100
RouteInterstate 95X
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02035, -76.95256
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,760 (2009)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il carry?

About 3,760 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95X SB over Is 495 Il?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.