US Bridges

Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.52 MI West of Md 201 · Structure no. 200000P-0117010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,413
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495 in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,475 by 2043. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherrywood Lane
CrossesI-95/I-495
Location0.52 MI West of Md 201
RouteCity Street 40
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.00981, -76.90199
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,413 (2023)
Projected traffic15,475 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495 carry?

About 10,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cherrywood Lane over I-95/I-495?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.