US Bridges

US 1 over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.19 Mile North of Md 193 · Structure no. 100000160134010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,232
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 48,232 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,794 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 1
CrossesIs 95
Location1.19 Mile North of Md 193
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01788, -76.92659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,232 (2009)
Projected traffic58,794 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 1 over Is 95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Is 95 carry?

About 48,232 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Is 95?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.