US Bridges

Md 137 over Is 83

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.11 MI W of Md 889 · Structure no. 100000030050010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 137 over Is 83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 137 over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,725 by 2033. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 137
CrossesIs 83
Location0.11 MI W of Md 889
RouteState Highway 137
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2013)
Projected traffic10,725 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Md 137 over Is 83 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 137 over Is 83 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 137 over Is 83 carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Md 137 over Is 83?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 137 over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.