US Bridges

Is 83 over Oregon Branch

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.41 MI N of Beaverdam RD · Structure no. 100000030059020

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
Daily traffic
85,051
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 over Oregon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Is 83 over Oregon Branch in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 76 years old, older 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 85,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,731 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 83
CrossesOregon Branch
Location0.41 MI N of Beaverdam RD
RouteInterstate 83
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,051 (2009)
Projected traffic115,731 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 over Oregon Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Is 83 over Oregon Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Is 83 over Oregon Branch carry?

About 85,051 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 over Oregon Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Is 83 over Oregon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.