US Bridges

I-695 Il over CSXT RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.44 MI S of Dock Road · Structure no. 300000BCZ496015

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,979
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-695 Il over CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-695 Il over CSXT RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 17,979 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,204 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-695 Il
CrossesCSXT RR
Location0.44 MI S of Dock Road
RouteInterstate 695
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20455, -76.54967
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,979 (2019)
Projected traffic19,204 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-695 Il over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-695 Il over CSXT 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-695 Il over CSXT RR carry?

About 17,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-695 Il over CSXT RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-695 Il over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.