US Bridges

Darcy Road over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.44 MI N of Md 4 · Structure no. 100000160158010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darcy Road over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darcy Road over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 5 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,693 by 2012. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesDarcy Road
CrossesIs 95
Location1.44 MI N of Md 4
RouteCounty Highway 89
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (1994)
Projected traffic3,693 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$696,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Darcy Road over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Darcy Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Darcy Road over Is 95 carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Darcy Road over Is 95?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Darcy Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.