US Bridges

Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile South of Is 83 · Structure no. 100000030153010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192,739
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 192,739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,645 by 2038. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 695
CrossesIs 83 Sbr & Jones Falls
Location0.17 Mile South of Is 83
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates39.40945, -76.66576
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width177 ft (54.1 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192,739 (2018)
Projected traffic235,645 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls carry?

About 192,739 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over Is 83 Sbr & Jones Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.