US Bridges

Md 704 over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.79 Mile West of Is 595 · Structure no. 100000160147010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,090
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 704 over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 704 over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 29,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,095 by 2038. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 704
CrossesIs 95
Location0.79 Mile West of Is 595
RouteState Highway 704
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.93914, -76.85632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,090 (2018)
Projected traffic29,095 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 704 over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Md 704 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 704 over Is 95 carry?

About 29,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 704 over Is 95?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Md 704 over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.