US Bridges

Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.75 Mile South of Md 150 · Structure no. 100000030238016

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 49,829 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,259 by 2045. The structure is 2,154 ft (656.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 695 Ol
CrossesAMTRAK & Back River
Location0.75 Mile South of Md 150
RouteState Highway 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30239, -76.50068
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+39 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,154 ft (656.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,829 (2023)
Projected traffic29,259 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River carry?

About 49,829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River?

The structure is 2,154 ft (656.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Ol over AMTRAK & Back River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.