I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.03 MI W of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC1103010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127,291
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 127,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,319 by 2035. The structure is 1,183 ft (360.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor carry?
About 127,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor?
The structure is 1,183 ft (360.6 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns I-83 over CSX Mta AMTRAK and Nor?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.