US Bridges

Md 212 over Is 495 Il

Fair

Prince George's County, Maryland · .189 M S of Towhee Avenue · Structure no. 100000160174010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,022
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 212 over Is 495 Il is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 212 over Is 495 Il in Prince George's County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 17,022 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,857 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 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 Il
Location.189 M S of Towhee Avenue
RouteState Highway 212
CountyPrince George's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.01831, -76.96424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,022 (2016)
Projected traffic19,857 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 212 over Is 495 Il built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Md 212 over Is 495 Il 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 January 2025.

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

About 17,022 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Md 212 over Is 495 Il?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 212 over Is 495 Il?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.