IS 495
IS 495 in 0.62 M E Of Seminary Road, Montgomery County, Maryland received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 232K vehicles daily on IS 495 over Md 97.
IS 495 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IS 495 carries an average daily traffic count of 232,010 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Md 97. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IS 495 is a 66-year-old bridge located 0.62 M E Of Seminary Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 495 over Md 97 with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 232K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, the structure spans 60.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
IS 495 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IS 495 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IS 495 carries approximately 232K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 60.4 meters long and located on IS 495 in 0.62 M E Of Seminary Road, Montgomery County, Maryland.
No, IS 495 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IS 495 is located 0.62 M E Of Seminary Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. The bridge carries IS 495 over Md 97. Its coordinates are 39.013322, -77.042244. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IS 495 carries IS 495 over Md 97. The bridge is 60.4 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 2001.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.