US Bridges

I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.33 Mile West of Md 139 · Structure no. 100000030192030

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
Daily traffic
179,082
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run is a steel culvert carrying I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 70 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 179,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 206,742 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI 695 & Ramps 5
CrossesBranch of Roland Run
Location0.33 Mile West of Md 139
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,082 (2009)
Projected traffic206,742 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run carry?

About 179,082 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I 695 & Ramps 5 over Branch of Roland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.