Is 83 over Western Run
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.81 M S of Br No 0305600 · Structure no. 100000030057010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,263
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 83 over Western Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 over Western Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 72 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 60,263 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,123 by 2029. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 121 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 83 over Western Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Is 83 over Western Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Is 83 over Western Run carry?
About 60,263 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 83 over Western Run?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.
Who owns Is 83 over Western Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.