US Bridges

Is 495 over Md 650

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.28 MI W of Pg CO · Structure no. 100000150138010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
242,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 over Md 650 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 over Md 650 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 242,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 261,427 by 2029. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 495
CrossesMd 650
Location0.28 MI W of Pg CO
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.01911, -76.977
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width167 ft (50.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242,500 (2009)
Projected traffic261,427 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 650 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Is 495 over Md 650 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 over Md 650 carry?

About 242,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 over Md 650?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 over Md 650?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.