Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal
FairMontgomery County, Maryland · 0.39 MI E of Va Line · Structure no. 100000150142010
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 439 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,021
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 7,021 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,583 by 2026. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal carry?
About 7,021 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal?
The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Is 495 SE Ramp over Clara Barton Pky & Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.