Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695
PoorPosted for loadBaltimore County, Maryland · @ Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030174010
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,126 by 2012. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695 carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Putty Hill Avenue over Is 695?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.