US Bridges

Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · .287 M N of Old Court RD · Structure no. 100000030311030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
34,582
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls is a steel culvert carrying Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 34,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,565 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 695 Ramp 1
CrossesBranch of Gwynns Falls
Location.287 M N of Old Court RD
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,582 (2006)
Projected traffic39,565 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls carry?

About 34,582 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Is 695 Ramp 1 over Branch of Gwynns Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.