US Bridges

Is 595 over Is 95

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile East of US 50 · Structure no. 100000160146010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
153,970
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 153,970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,810 by 2029. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 595
CrossesIs 95
Location0.29 Mile East of US 50
RouteInterstate 595
Coordinates38.94524, -76.85866
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,970 (2009)
Projected traffic240,810 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 595 over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Is 595 over Is 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 595 over Is 95 carry?

About 153,970 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 over Is 95?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.