US Bridges

Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.23 Mile North of Md 212 · Structure no. 100000160204020

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
189 ft
Daily traffic
183,230
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch 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 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 183,230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,330 by 2029. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 SB
CrossesLittle Paint Branch
Location0.23 Mile North of Md 212
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05405, -76.92842
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183,230 (2009)
Projected traffic227,330 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch carry?

About 183,230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Is 95 SB over Little Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.