US Bridges

Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · Is 595 Is 95-495 Int · Structure no. 100000160224010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,154
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,544 by 2026. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIs 595 Ramp A(5)
CrossesCobb Road
LocationIs 595 Is 95-495 Int
RouteInterstate 595
Coordinates38.95165, -76.8628
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,154 (2006)
Projected traffic25,544 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road carry?

About 22,154 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Is 595 Ramp A(5) over Cobb Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.