US Bridges

Is 695 Il over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.63 MI S of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020004015

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,102
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Il over Is 97 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 Il over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 68 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 92,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,172 by 2026. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695 Il
CrossesIs 97
Location0.63 MI S of Md 648E
RouteInterstate 695
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,102 (2009)
Projected traffic50,172 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 Il over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Is 695 Il over Is 97 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 Il over Is 97 carry?

About 92,102 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Il over Is 97?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Il over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.