US Bridges

Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.95 MI S of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030078012

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,870
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 63 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 96,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,190 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 83 Sbr
CrossesOld Pimlico Road
Location0.95 MI S of Md 25
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,870 (2009)
Projected traffic54,190 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road carry?

About 96,870 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Sbr over Old Pimlico Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.