Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River
Garrett County, Maryland · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Md 495 over N Br of Cassleman River in Garrett County, Maryland, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,581 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2009).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 96 of the 140 inventoried bridges in Garrett County rated fair (68.6%); 16 (11.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 66 ft |
| Location | 1.98 M S of North Park Rd |
| NBI structure number | 100000110025010 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Maryland department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Garrett County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 68/US 219 EB over Casselman River | 1975 | 17,770 | Fair |
| Is 68/US 219 WB over Casselman River | 1975 | 17,770 | Fair |
| Is 68/US 219 EB over Shade Hollow Road | 1975 | 17,530 | Good |
| Is 68/US 219 WB over Shade Hollow Road | 1975 | 17,530 | Good |
| Is 68/US 219 over Big Shade Run | 1975 | 16,541 | Fair |
| Is 68 EB over Sand Spring Rd | 1975 | 15,710 | Fair |
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