US Bridges

Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.08 MI N of Md 137 · Structure no. 100000030049011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,820
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 years old, older 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 59,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,500 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 83 Nbr
CrossesBunker Hill Road
Location1.08 MI N of Md 137
RouteInterstate 83
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,820 (2009)
Projected traffic97,500 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road carry?

About 59,820 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Nbr over Bunker Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.