US Bridges

Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl)

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.26 Mile South of Md 151 · Structure no. 100000030225015

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,012
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl) in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 41,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,055 by 2026. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 695 Il
CrossesMd 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl)
Location0.26 Mile South of Md 151
RouteState Highway 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29267, -76.50349
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,012 (2009)
Projected traffic22,055 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$903,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl) carry?

About 41,012 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Il over Md 695 Rmp 1(MERRITT Bl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.