US Bridges

Is 95 over Little Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.43 Mile West of US I · Structure no. 100000160133020

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
Daily traffic
226,340
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 over Little Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 over Little Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 226,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,754 by 2026. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 95
CrossesLittle Paint Branch
Location0.43 Mile West of US I
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.02009, -76.93304
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226,340 (2009)
Projected traffic250,754 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 over Little Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 95 over Little Paint Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 over Little Paint Branch carry?

About 226,340 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 over Little Paint Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Is 95 over Little Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.