US Bridges

Md 695 Il over AMTRAK

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.12 Mile North of Md 702 · Structure no. 100000030276015

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695 Il over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695 Il over AMTRAK 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 74,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,580 by 2043. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 695 Il
CrossesAMTRAK
Location1.12 Mile North of Md 702
RouteState Highway 695
Coordinates39.31463, -76.49211
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,892 (2021)
Projected traffic113,580 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Il over AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Md 695 Il over AMTRAK 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 Md 695 Il over AMTRAK carry?

About 74,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695 Il over AMTRAK?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695 Il over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.