US Bridges

Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.25 Mile South of Md 214 · Structure no. 100000160156026

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
Daily traffic
102,413
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, 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 102,413 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,606 by 2026. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Ol
CrossesSouthwest Branch
Location0.25 Mile South of Md 214
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.88881, -76.84603
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,413 (2006)
Projected traffic110,606 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch carry?

About 102,413 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Is 95 Ol over Southwest Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.