US Bridges

Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.75 MI N of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160175010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,920
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 20,920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,157 by 2026. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Hill Road
CrossesIs 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4
Location0.75 MI N of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02138, -76.93954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,920 (2009)
Projected traffic14,157 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$427,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4 carry?

About 20,920 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Hill Road over Is 495 Il & Is 95 Rmp 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.