US Bridges

Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160135015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215,560
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, 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 215,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,466 by 2026. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Il
CrossesRhode Island Avenue
Location0.34 Mile South of US 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01862, -76.91991
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215,560 (2009)
Projected traffic119,466 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue 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 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue carry?

About 215,560 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Il over Rhode Island Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.