US Bridges

Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · .08 Mile South of Md 695B · Structure no. 100000030305010

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,360
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 7,360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,040 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 695A
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.08 Mile South of Md 695B
RouteState Highway 695A
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25059, -76.52268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,360 (2009)
Projected traffic11,040 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 695A over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,360 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 695A over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.