US Bridges

I-83 over Padonia Road

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.42 M N of Timonium Road · Structure no. 100000030062010

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
131,750
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 over Padonia Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 over Padonia Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 131,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,750 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83
CrossesPadonia Road
Location1.42 M N of Timonium Road
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.45476, -76.64629
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,750 (2015)
Projected traffic160,750 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$408,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 over Padonia Road built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 over Padonia Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 over Padonia Road carry?

About 131,750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-83 over Padonia Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 over Padonia Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.