US Bridges

Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River

Fair

Garrett County, Maryland · 1.98 M S of North Park RD · Structure no. 100000110025010

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,581
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River is a concrete slab carrying Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2026. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 495
CrossesN Br of Cassleman River
Location1.98 M S of North Park RD
RouteState Highway 495
CountyGarrett County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.66881, -79.17833
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River carry?

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

How long is Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.