US Bridges

Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.39 MI N of Is 70 · Structure no. 100000030131010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,171
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 39,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,305 by 2026. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 70 Ramp H
CrossesIs 695 Ramp J
Location0.39 MI N of Is 70
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,171 (2006)
Projected traffic42,305 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J carry?

About 39,171 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Is 70 Ramp H over Is 695 Ramp J?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.