US Bridges

Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · @ Md 695 & Md 702 · Structure no. 100000030269010

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,951
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,951 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,541 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 695 Ramp 7A
CrossesForce Main
Location@ Md 695 & Md 702
RouteState Highway 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32376, -76.47621
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,951 (2012)
Projected traffic9,541 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main carry?

About 7,951 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Ramp 7A over Force Main?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.