US Bridges

Is 695 over Joppa Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.34 Mile South of Md 41 · Structure no. 100000030166010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,880
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 over Joppa Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 695 over Joppa Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 144,880 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,140 by 2026. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695
CrossesJoppa Road
Location0.34 Mile South of Md 41
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,880 (2013)
Projected traffic159,140 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 over Joppa Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Is 695 over Joppa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Is 695 over Joppa Road carry?

About 144,880 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 over Joppa Road?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 over Joppa Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.