US Bridges

Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.9 Miles South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000160205010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
629 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,891
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br 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 34,891 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,840 by 2026. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 212
CrossesIs 95 Little Paint Br
Location1.9 Miles South of US 1
RouteState Highway 212
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,891 (2009)
Projected traffic40,840 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br built?

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

What condition is Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br 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 Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br carry?

About 34,891 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212 over Is 95 Little Paint Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.