US Bridges

Is 495X over Booze Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.48 Mile South of Is 495 · Structure no. 100000150084020

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
Daily traffic
19,820
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495X over Booze Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Is 495X over Booze Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 19,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,730 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 495X
CrossesBooze Creek
Location0.48 Mile South of Is 495
RouteInterstate 495X
Coordinates38.98223, -77.15689
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,820 (2009)
Projected traffic29,730 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495X over Booze Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 495X over Booze Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495X over Booze Creek carry?

About 19,820 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495X over Booze Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Is 495X over Booze Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.