US Bridges

Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Maryland · 0.6 Mile East of Md 355 · Structure no. 100000150141030

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
Daily traffic
238,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 238,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 357,075 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 495
CrossesBr of Rock Creek
Location0.6 Mile East of Md 355
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.01146, -77.09209
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238,050 (2009)
Projected traffic357,075 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek carry?

About 238,050 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Is 495 over Br of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.