US Bridges

Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile West of Md 542 · Structure no. 100000030164010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
149,261
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 149,261 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,040 by 2029. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 140 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
CrossesCromwell Bridge Road
Location0.17 Mile West of Md 542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,261 (2013)
Projected traffic193,040 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road carry?

About 149,261 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over Cromwell Bridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.