US Bridges

I-695 Il over Bear Creek

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M46.2 · Structure no. 300000B-Z462015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,906 ft
37 main spans
Daily traffic
14,819
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-695 Il over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 Il over Bear Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 14,819 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,829 by 2041. The structure is 3,906 ft (1,190.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695 Il
CrossesBear Creek
LocationMilepost M46.2
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23339, -76.50462
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans37
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,906 ft (1,190.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,819 (2019)
Projected traffic15,829 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-695 Il over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-695 Il over Bear Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-695 Il over Bear Creek carry?

About 14,819 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-695 Il over Bear Creek?

The structure is 3,906 ft (1,190.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 Il over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.