US Bridges

Md 131 over Is 83

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 1.20 MI W of Md 45 · Structure no. 100000030076010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,441
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 131 over Is 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 131 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 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 11,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,895 by 2026. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 131
CrossesIs 83
Location1.20 MI W of Md 45
RouteState Highway 131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,441 (2009)
Projected traffic13,895 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Md 131 over Is 83 built?

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

What condition is Md 131 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Md 131 over Is 83 carry?

About 11,441 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 131 over Is 83?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Md 131 over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.