Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 1.92 M N of Md 137 · Structure no. 100000030215011
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,820
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 59,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,500 by 2029. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls carry?
About 59,820 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Is 83 Nbr over Gunpowder Falls?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.