US Bridges

Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.11 Mile North of Gv 6 · Structure no. 100000150087010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,820
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 62 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 19,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,081 by 2026. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 495X NB
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.11 Mile North of Gv 6
RouteInterstate 495X
Coordinates38.9713, -77.14743
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,820 (2009)
Projected traffic11,081 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$647,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Is 495X NB over Cabin John 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 NB over Cabin John Creek carry?

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

How long is Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495X NB over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.