US Bridges

Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · Rp FR Padonia to I 83 SB · Structure no. 100000030361020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
1993 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run is a concrete culvert carrying Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,530 by 2013. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 83 Ramp 6
CrossesBranch of Beaverdam Run
LocationRp FR Padonia to I 83 SB
RouteInterstate 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (1993)
Projected traffic11,530 by 2013
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Is 83 Ramp 6 over Branch of Beaverdam Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.