US Bridges

Is 95/495 over Md 4

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 3.48 Miles North of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000160159016

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
201,196
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95/495 over Md 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95/495 over Md 4 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 62 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 201,196 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 238,750 by 2029. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95/495
CrossesMd 4
Location3.48 Miles North of Md 5
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.8401, -76.86672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201,196 (2009)
Projected traffic238,750 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95/495 over Md 4 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Is 95/495 over Md 4 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95/495 over Md 4 carry?

About 201,196 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95/495 over Md 4?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95/495 over Md 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.