US Bridges

Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.83 MI S of Beaverdam RD · Structure no. 100000030357010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,641 by 2026. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 31 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 Ramp 7
CrossesIs 83
Location0.83 MI S of Beaverdam RD
RouteState Highway 83
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2006)
Projected traffic17,641 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp 7 over Is 83 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 83 Ramp 7 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 2024.

How much traffic does Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83 carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Ramp 7 over Is 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.