US Bridges

Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.54 Mile East of Md 25 · Structure no. 100000030156010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,031
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,005 by 2026. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesJoppa Road
CrossesIs 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7
Location0.54 Mile East of Md 25
RouteCounty Highway 7032
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,031 (2009)
Projected traffic5,005 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7 carry?

About 7,031 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa Road over Is 83/IS 695 & Ramp 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.