US Bridges

Middletown Road over Is 83

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · @ Is 83 · Structure no. 100000030214010

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Road over Is 83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middletown Road over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2030. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMiddletown Road
CrossesIs 83
Location@ Is 83
RouteCounty Highway 70
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2009)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Middletown Road over Is 83 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Middletown Road over Is 83 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Middletown Road over Is 83?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Road over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.