US Bridges

Diamond Point Road over Md 695

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.47 MI W of Md 150 · Structure no. 100000030258010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Point Road over Md 695 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Point Road over Md 695 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,152 by 2014. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Point Road
CrossesMd 695
Location0.47 MI W of Md 150
RouteCounty Highway 5135
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30163, -76.50074
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic1,152 by 2014
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Point Road over Md 695 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Diamond Point 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Diamond Point Road over Md 695 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Point Road over Md 695?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Point Road over Md 695?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.