US Bridges

Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.12 MI W of Is 495X · Structure no. 100000150107010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 495 Ramp E(10)
CrossesCabin John Creek
Location0.12 MI W of Is 495X
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.98495, -77.15921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2024)
Projected traffic18,806 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$557,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Is 495 Ramp E(10) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 Ramp E(10) over Cabin John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.