US Bridges

Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.32 Mile South of Md 198 · Structure no. 100000160202010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
629 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, 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 5 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2027. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Ramp B(7)
CrossesIs 95
Location0.32 Mile South of Md 198
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.09568, -76.89027
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2007)
Projected traffic4,798 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95 built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Ramp B(7) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95 carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Ramp B(7) over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.