US Bridges

Md 212 over Is 495 Ol

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .0036 M N of Is 496 · Structure no. 100000160120010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,211
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212 over Is 495 Ol is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 212 over Is 495 Ol in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 17,211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,278 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 212
CrossesIs 495 Ol
Location.0036 M N of Is 496
RouteState Highway 212
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.0189, -76.96425
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,211 (2018)
Projected traffic17,278 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$514,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212 over Is 495 Ol built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 212 over Is 495 Ol 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 212 over Is 495 Ol carry?

About 17,211 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 212 over Is 495 Ol?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212 over Is 495 Ol?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.