US Bridges

US 1 Alt over Is 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.45 N of US 1 · Structure no. 100000030112010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,632
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 Alt over Is 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 Alt over Is 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 23,632 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,853 by 2026. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesUS 1 Alt
CrossesIs 695
Location1.45 N of US 1
RouteU.S. Route 1
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,632 (2009)
Projected traffic25,853 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 1 Alt over Is 695 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 1 Alt over Is 695 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 Alt over Is 695 carry?

About 23,632 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 Alt over Is 695?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 Alt over Is 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.