US Bridges

Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.507 M E of Br No 15130 · Structure no. 100000150131010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232,010
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 232,010 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 233,070 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 495
CrossesSligo Creek Trail
Location0.507 M E of Br No 15130
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.01444, -77.03292
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 inspectionApril 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.3 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232,010 (2009)
Projected traffic233,070 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail carry?

About 232,010 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 over Sligo Creek Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.