US Bridges

Ruxton Road over Is 83

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.26 MI W of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030082010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,329
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ruxton Road over Is 83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ruxton Road over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 64 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 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,824 by 2012. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRuxton Road
CrossesIs 83
Location0.26 MI W of Md 25
RouteCounty Highway 1474
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (1994)
Projected traffic78,824 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$672,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ruxton Road over Is 83 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ruxton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ruxton Road over Is 83 carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ruxton Road over Is 83?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ruxton Road over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.