US Bridges

Is 495 Il over Paint Branch

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · 1.42 M E of Montgomery CO · Structure no. 100000160131025

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
119 ft
Daily traffic
139,680
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 495 Il over Paint Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 495 Il over Paint Branch in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964, 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 139,680 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,672 by 2026. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 495 Il
CrossesPaint Branch
Location1.42 M E of Montgomery CO
RouteInterstate 495
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.02119, -76.94576
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,680 (2009)
Projected traffic75,672 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$628,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 495 Il over Paint Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 495 Il 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Is 495 Il over Paint Branch carry?

About 139,680 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 495 Il over Paint Branch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Is 495 Il over Paint Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.