US Bridges

Is 83 over Beaverdam Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.31 MI N of Warren RD · Structure no. 100000030061020

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
85,051
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 over Beaverdam Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 83 over Beaverdam Run 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 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 85,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,759 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 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
CrossesBeaverdam Run
Location0.31 MI N of Warren RD
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,051 (2009)
Projected traffic84,759 by 2026
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 Beaverdam Run built?

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

What condition is Is 83 over Beaverdam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 83 over Beaverdam Run carry?

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

How long is Is 83 over Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Is 83 over Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.