US Bridges

Beachwood Road over Md 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.78 MI N of Md 20D · Structure no. 100000030244010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beachwood Road over Md 695 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beachwood Road over Md 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,319 by 2022. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeachwood Road
CrossesMd 695
Location1.78 MI N of Md 20D
RouteCounty Highway 5524
Coordinates39.27034, -76.46501
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2007)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beachwood Road over Md 695 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beachwood Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beachwood Road over Md 695 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beachwood Road over Md 695?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beachwood Road over Md 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.