US Bridges

Md 198 EB over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.85 Miles West of Md 216 · Structure no. 100000160200013

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,801
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 198 EB over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 198 EB 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 49,801 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,073 by 2026. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 198 EB
CrossesIs 95
Location1.85 Miles West of Md 216
RouteState Highway 198
Coordinates39.09947, -76.89052
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,801 (2009)
Projected traffic16,073 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 198 EB over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Md 198 EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 198 EB over Is 95 carry?

About 49,801 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 198 EB over Is 95?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 198 EB over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.