US Bridges

Beaverdam Road over Is 83

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · At Is 83 · Structure no. 100000030060010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,584
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam Road over Is 83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaverdam Road over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2026. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesBeaverdam Road
CrossesIs 83
LocationAt Is 83
RouteCounty Highway 434
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2009)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beaverdam Road over Is 83 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam Road over Is 83 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Beaverdam Road over Is 83 carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaverdam Road over Is 83?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdam Road over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.