US Bridges

Md 648E over Is 695

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile North of Md 169 · Structure no. 100000020057010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 648E over Is 695 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 648E over Is 695 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,762 by 2026. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 648E
CrossesIs 695
Location0.17 Mile North of Md 169
RouteState Highway 648E
Coordinates39.20564, -76.64147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2009)
Projected traffic19,762 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 648E over Is 695 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 648E over Is 695 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 648E over Is 695 carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 648E over Is 695?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Md 648E over Is 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.