US Bridges

Cove Road over Md 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.03 MI S of Md 151 · Structure no. 100000030248010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,699
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Road over Md 695 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Road over Md 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 54 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 5,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,571 by 2026. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCove Road
CrossesMd 695
Location1.03 MI S of Md 151
RouteCounty Highway 5820
Coordinates39.27756, -76.47289
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,699 (2006)
Projected traffic6,571 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Cove Road over Md 695 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Cove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cove Road over Md 695 carry?

About 5,699 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cove 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 82 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Road over Md 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.