US Bridges

I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Md 151 · Structure no. 300000B-Z439015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,133
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 11,133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,892 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695 Inner Loop
CrossesMcm Railroad
Location0.3 MI W of Md 151
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24212, -76.45957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,133 (2019)
Projected traffic11,892 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad carry?

About 11,133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 Inner Loop over Mcm Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.