Downes Road over Is 83
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 1.52 MI S of Md 439 · Structure no. 100000030209010
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downes Road over Is 83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downes Road over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2028. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downes Road over Is 83 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Downes 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Downes Road over Is 83 carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Downes Road over Is 83?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Downes Road over Is 83?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.