US Bridges

Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.19 MI N of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030152010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,593
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 17,593 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,466 by 2034. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 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 Ramp G
CrossesJones Falls
Location0.19 MI N of Md 25
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,593 (2014)
Projected traffic21,466 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp G over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Is 695 Ramp G over Jones 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls carry?

About 17,593 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Ramp G over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.