US Bridges

I-695 Ol over Bear Creek

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · Milepost M46.2 · Structure no. 300000B-Z462016

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,678 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
15,948
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-695 Ol over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 Ol over Bear Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,948 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,034 by 2041. The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695 Ol
CrossesBear Creek
LocationMilepost M46.2
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.23327, -76.50455
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,678 ft (1,121.1 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,948 (2019)
Projected traffic17,034 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 Ol over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-695 Ol over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 15,948 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-695 Ol over Bear Creek?

The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 Ol over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.