US Bridges

Md 295 NB over Is 95/495

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile South of Md 193 · Structure no. 100000160142011

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,138
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 295 NB over Is 95/495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 295 NB over Is 95/495 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 57,138 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2045. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 295 NB
CrossesIs 95/495
Location0.37 Mile South of Md 193
RouteState Highway 295
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99187, -76.88575
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,138 (2023)
Projected traffic73,000 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 295 NB over Is 95/495 built?

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

What condition is Md 295 NB over Is 95/495 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 295 NB over Is 95/495 carry?

About 57,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 295 NB over Is 95/495?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Md 295 NB over Is 95/495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.