US Bridges

Is 95/ 495 over Md 5

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 2.97 Miles N of Md 414 · Structure no. 100000160164010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177,270
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95/ 495 over Md 5 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95/ 495 over Md 5 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 177,270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,444 by 2026. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95/ 495
CrossesMd 5
Location2.97 Miles N of Md 414
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.81942, -76.91934
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.6 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,270 (2009)
Projected traffic186,444 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95/ 495 over Md 5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Is 95/ 495 over Md 5 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95/ 495 over Md 5 carry?

About 177,270 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95/ 495 over Md 5?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95/ 495 over Md 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.