US Bridges

Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.02 Mile South of Md 702 · Structure no. 100000030251016

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,082
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 96,082 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,230 by 2026. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 695 Ol
CrossesKelso Drive
Location0.02 Mile South of Md 702
RouteState Highway 695
Coordinates39.32863, -76.48377
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,082 (2009)
Projected traffic57,230 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive carry?

About 96,082 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Ol over Kelso Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.