US Bridges

Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek

Good

Garrett County, Maryland · 3.28 Miles N of Md 135 · Structure no. 100000110033020

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
1,652
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek in Garrett County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,652 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 495
CrossesN Fork Crabtree Creek
Location3.28 Miles N of Md 135
RouteState Highway 495
Coordinates39.46016, -79.23612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,652 (2013)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek 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 Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek carry?

About 1,652 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 495 over N Fork Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.