US Bridges

Auth RD over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.53 Mile North of Md 337 · Structure no. 100000160163010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,105
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auth RD over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auth RD over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 8,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2038. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAuth RD
CrossesIs 95
Location0.53 Mile North of Md 337
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81752, -76.90199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,105 (2016)
Projected traffic9,050 by 2038
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Auth RD over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Auth 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Auth RD over Is 95 carry?

About 8,105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auth RD over Is 95?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Auth RD over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.