Is 495 over Potomac River

Fair Condition63 years old239,022 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery
LocationOn Virginia Line
CarriesIs 495
CrossesPotomac River
Coordinates38.97114, -77.17948

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length1442.9 ft (439.8 m)
Max Span279.9 ft (85.3 m)
Deck Width137.5 ft (41.9 m)
Deck Area18427.6 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic239,022 (2023)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge10

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number100000150100010

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