US Bridges

Is 95 over Henson Creek

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.67 Mile South of Md 5 · Structure no. 100000160165020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
297 ft
Daily traffic
143,828
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 over Henson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 over Henson Creek in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, 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 6 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 143,828 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,712 by 2026. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIs 95
CrossesHenson Creek
Location0.67 Mile South of Md 5
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.81849, -76.93131
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,828 (2009)
Projected traffic147,712 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 over Henson Creek built?

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

What condition is Is 95 over Henson Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 over Henson Creek carry?

About 143,828 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 over Henson Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Is 95 over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.