US Bridges

Md 193 over Is 495

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.59 Mile East of US 29 · Structure no. 100000150136010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 193 over Is 495 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 193 over Is 495 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,600 by 2031. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 193
CrossesIs 495
Location0.59 Mile East of US 29
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates39.01564, -77.00553
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2011)
Projected traffic48,600 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 193 over Is 495 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Md 193 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 193 over Is 495 carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 193 over Is 495?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Md 193 over Is 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.