US Bridges

Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 2.19 Mile North of Md 193 · Structure no. 100000150139010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,541
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495 in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,541 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,926 by 2032. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 495 Ramp F(1)
CrossesIs 495
Location2.19 Mile North of Md 193
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.01891, -76.97366
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,541 (2012)
Projected traffic6,926 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495 carry?

About 5,541 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 Ramp F(1) over Is 495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.