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Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch

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Prince George's County, Maryland · 1 MI E of JCT Is 95 · Structure no. 100000160184020

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
144,254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 144,254 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,017 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 595 Ramp a
CrossesBald Hill Branch
Location1 MI E of JCT Is 95
RouteInterstate 595
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.94688, -76.83923
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,254 (2023)
Projected traffic176,017 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch carry?

About 144,254 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Is 595 Ramp a over Bald Hill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.