US Bridges

I-495 over Suitland Road

Good

Prince George's County, Maryland · 0.4 MI SW of Suitland RD · Structure no. 100000160162010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-495 over Suitland Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-495 over Suitland Road in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,975 by 2030. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-495
CrossesSuitland Road
Location0.4 MI SW of Suitland RD
RouteInterstate 495
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,200 (2009)
Projected traffic200,975 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-495 over Suitland Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-495 over Suitland Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-495 over Suitland Road carry?

About 175,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-495 over Suitland Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns I-495 over Suitland Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.