US Bridges

Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.04 MI N of Md 147 · Structure no. 100000030171020

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
3,892
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961, 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 3,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,203 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695 Ramp 1
CrossesWhitemarsh Branch
Location0.04 MI N of Md 147
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,892 (2006)
Projected traffic4,203 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch carry?

About 3,892 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Is 695 Ramp 1 over Whitemarsh Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.