US Bridges

Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.11 M E of Mont CO Line · Structure no. 100000160125010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2026. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 495 Ramp F
CrossesPaint Branch
Location1.11 M E of Mont CO Line
RouteInterstate 495
Coordinates39.0249, -76.95054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2006)
Projected traffic345 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Is 495 Ramp F over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.