US Bridges

Is 695 over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.2 Mile North of Is 83 · Structure no. 100000030159010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205,485
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over Mta Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 70 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 205,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,303 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 695
CrossesMta Light Rail
Location0.2 Mile North of Is 83
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.41883, -76.63634
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width175 ft (53.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205,485 (2019)
Projected traffic217,303 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Is 695 over Mta Light Rail 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 205,485 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.