US Bridges

Is 695 Ol over Curtis Creek B&o RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.36 MI N of Aa CO Line · Structure no. 300000BCZ001016

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
3,620 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,169
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Is 695 Ol over Curtis Creek B&o RR is a steel movable - bascule carrying Is 695 Ol over Curtis Creek 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 23,169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,748 by 2041. The structure is 3,620 ft (1,103.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 695 Ol
CrossesCurtis Creek B&o RR
Location0.36 MI N of Aa CO Line
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20659, -76.58773
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.
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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,620 ft (1,103.4 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 traffic23,169 (2019)
Projected traffic24,748 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 Ol over Curtis Creek 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 Ol over Curtis Creek 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 Ol over Curtis Creek B&o RR carry?

About 23,169 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Is 695 Ol over Curtis Creek B&o RR?

The structure is 3,620 ft (1,103.4 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Is 695 Ol over Curtis Creek B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.