US Bridges

Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.99 Mile South of Md 45 · Structure no. 100000030212011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,431
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 50,431 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,791 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 83 Nbr
CrossesDairy Road
Location0.99 Mile South of Md 45
RouteInterstate 83
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,431 (2009)
Projected traffic79,791 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road 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 Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road carry?

About 50,431 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Nbr over Dairy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.