US Bridges

Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.07 MI N of Md 198 · Structure no. 100000160199010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 54 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,416 by 2012. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Bridge RD
CrossesIs 95
Location1.07 MI N of Md 198
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.11151, -76.87701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (1994)
Projected traffic1,416 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Brooklyn Bridge 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95 carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Bridge RD over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.