US Bridges

Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 2.89 MI E of Howard CO · Structure no. 100000030129013

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 59 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,180 by 2029. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 70 Ramp B EB
CrossesIs 695
Location2.89 MI E of Howard CO
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30531, -76.74331
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2009)
Projected traffic31,180 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Is 70 Ramp B EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695 carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ramp B EB over Is 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.