US Bridges

Is 695 Ol over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.63 MI S of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020004016

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97,630
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ol over Is 97 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 Ol over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 97,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,440 by 2033. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 695 Ol
CrossesIs 97
Location0.63 MI S of Md 648E
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates39.20234, -76.63196
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,630 (2016)
Projected traffic105,440 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 Ol over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Is 695 Ol 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 Ol over Is 97 carry?

About 97,630 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ol over Is 97?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Ol over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.