US Bridges

Md 439 over Is 83

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.25 MI E of Md 45 · Structure no. 100000030208010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 439 over Is 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 439 over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,257 by 2026. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 439
CrossesIs 83
Location0.25 MI E of Md 45
RouteState Highway 439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2009)
Projected traffic6,257 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 439 over Is 83 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 439 over Is 83 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 439 over Is 83 carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 439 over Is 83?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 439 over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.