US Bridges

Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.31 M N of Balto City · Structure no. 100000020135010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92,102
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W 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 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 134,422 by 2029. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695 Ol
CrossesIs 97 Ramps S & W
Location0.31 M N of Balto City
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.3 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 traffic134,422 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramps S & W built?

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

What condition is Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W carry?

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

How long is Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Ol over Is 97 Ramps S & W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.