US Bridges

Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile North of Is 795 · Structure no. 100000030144016

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188,352
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 188,352 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,605 by 2026. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695 Ol
CrossesGwynns Falls
Location0.12 Mile North of Is 795
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,352 (2009)
Projected traffic104,605 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls carry?

About 188,352 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Ol over Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.