US Bridges

Is 695 over US 40

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.23 Mile North of Md 144 · Structure no. 100000030124010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
188,860
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over US 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over US 40 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 67 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 5 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 188,860 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,606 by 2029. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 695
CrossesUS 40
Location1.23 Mile North of Md 144
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28606, -76.7382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,860 (2009)
Projected traffic203,606 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 over US 40 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Is 695 over US 40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 over US 40 carry?

About 188,860 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over US 40?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.