US Bridges

Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.1 Miles West of Md 355 · Structure no. 100000150115010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,030
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 113,030 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,072 by 2026. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIs 495
CrossesMd 187 (old Georgetown R
Location1.1 Miles West of Md 355
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.01571, -77.11938
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,030 (2006)
Projected traffic112,072 by 2026
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R carry?

About 113,030 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 over Md 187 (old Georgetown R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.