US Bridges

Forestville RD over Is 95

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.37 MI N of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000160161010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forestville RD over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forestville RD over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForestville RD
CrossesIs 95
Location2.37 MI N of Md 5
RouteCounty Highway 483
Coordinates38.82686, -76.87828
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2007)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2030
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestville RD over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Forestville RD over Is 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Forestville RD over Is 95 carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Forestville RD over Is 95?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Forestville RD over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.