FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IS 495X

Carrying IS 495X over BOOZE CREEK

0.48 MILE SOUTH OF IS 495, Montgomery, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IS 495X

The IS 495X bridge in Montgomery, Maryland carries IS 495X over BOOZE CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,820 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How IS 495X compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
522
Bridges in Montgomery · 24 in Poor condition
IS 495X 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
7.4
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,820 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000150084020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IS 495X is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare IS 495X against other structures in Montgomery and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for IS 495X?

IS 495X in Montgomery, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IS 495X inspected?

IS 495X's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,820 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IS 495X is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IS 495X?

IS 495X has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IS 495X?

IS 495X is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IS 495X and does age affect safety?

IS 495X was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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