US Bridges

Seminary Road over Is 495

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.10 MI E of Md 192 · Structure no. 100000150129010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,275
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary Road over Is 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seminary Road over Is 495 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2036. The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeminary Road
CrossesIs 495
Location0.10 MI E of Md 192
RouteCounty Highway 7073
Coordinates39.01391, -77.05388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (109.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2016)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Seminary Road over Is 495 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Seminary Road over Is 495 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Seminary Road over Is 495 carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seminary Road over Is 495?

The structure is 361 ft (109.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary Road over Is 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.