US Bridges

Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · @ Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160148010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,595
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ardwick-Ardmore RD 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 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 13,595 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,260 by 2037. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArdwick-Ardmore RD
CrossesIs 95
Location@ Is 95
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates38.93651, -76.85489
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,595 (2017)
Projected traffic17,260 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Ardwick-Ardmore RD 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 Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95 carry?

About 13,595 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ardwick-Ardmore RD over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.