US Bridges

Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.48 MI W of Md 190 · Structure no. 100000150109010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,755
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 years old, older 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 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,455 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIs 495 Ramp K(4)
CrossesIs 495X Nbr
Location0.48 MI W of Md 190
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates38.98536, -77.15754
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,755 (2006)
Projected traffic9,455 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$673,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr carry?

About 8,755 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 Ramp K(4) over Is 495X Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.