US Bridges

Md 495 over Is 68/US 219

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 0.19 M N of North Park RD · Structure no. 100000110019010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,581
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 495 over Is 68/US 219 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 495 over Is 68/US 219 in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2026. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 495
CrossesIs 68/US 219
Location0.19 M N of North Park RD
RouteState Highway 495
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.69278, -79.15945
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,581 (2009)
Projected traffic3,057 by 2026
Trucks8%
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

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 Md 495 over Is 68/US 219 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 495 over Is 68/US 219 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 495 over Is 68/US 219 carry?

About 2,581 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 495 over Is 68/US 219?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Md 495 over Is 68/US 219?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.