US Bridges

Md 7 over Md 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile North of Md 588 · Structure no. 100000030190010

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 7 over Md 695 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 7 over Md 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 35,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,470 by 2029. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 7
CrossesMd 695
Location0.27 Mile North of Md 588
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.33588, -76.49206
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,080 (2009)
Projected traffic33,470 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$955,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 7 over Md 695 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Md 7 over Md 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 7 over Md 695 carry?

About 35,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 7 over Md 695?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Md 7 over Md 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.