Is 83 over Buffalo Creek
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 2.80 MI S of Md 137 · Structure no. 100000030053020
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- Daily traffic
- 64,381
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 83 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Is 83 over Buffalo Creek in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 64,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,922 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 83 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Is 83 over Buffalo Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Is 83 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 64,381 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 83 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns Is 83 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.