US Bridges

Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030051011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
96,870
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 96,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,190 by 2026. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 53 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
CrossesMd 25 Jones Falls
Location0.03 MI S of Md 25
RouteInterstate 83
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,870 (2009)
Projected traffic54,190 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls carry?

About 96,870 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Nbr over Md 25 Jones Falls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.