US Bridges

Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile South of Md 131 · Structure no. 100000030203010

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
1,423 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
49,349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 49,349 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,329 by 2042. The structure is 1,423 ft (433.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 83 Ramp C
CrossesIs 695 Mta Light Rail
Location0.22 Mile South of Md 131
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.42168, -76.63897
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,423 ft (433.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,349 (2022)
Projected traffic73,329 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail carry?

About 49,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 1,423 ft (433.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Ramp C over Is 695 Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.