US Bridges

Md 147 over Is 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.37 MI N of Balt City · Structure no. 100000030170010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,160
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 147 over Is 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 147 over Is 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 31,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,400 by 2037. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 147
CrossesIs 695
Location1.37 MI N of Balt City
RouteState Highway 147
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,160 (2017)
Projected traffic37,400 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Md 147 over Is 695 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Md 147 over Is 695 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 147 over Is 695 carry?

About 31,160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 147 over Is 695?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Md 147 over Is 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.