US Bridges

Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.36 MI N of Aa CO Line · Structure no. 300000BCZ001015

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
3,327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,765
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR is a steel movable - bascule carrying Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 21,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,248 by 2041. The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIs 695 Il
CrossesCurtis CR B&o RR
Location0.36 MI N of Aa CO Line
RouteInterstate 695
Coordinates39.20659, -76.58774
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,327 ft (1,014.1 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,765 (2019)
Projected traffic23,248 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR carry?

About 21,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR?

The structure is 3,327 ft (1,014.1 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Il over Curtis CR B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.