US Bridges

Is 695 over Md 168

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.38 MI N of Md 295 · Structure no. 100000020002010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128,182
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over Md 168 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over Md 168 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 128,182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,484 by 2026. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695
CrossesMd 168
Location0.38 MI N of Md 295
RouteInterstate 695
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,182 (2009)
Projected traffic139,484 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 over Md 168 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 695 over Md 168 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 695 over Md 168 carry?

About 128,182 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over Md 168?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over Md 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.