US Bridges

I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · I-83 over Ramp from N Ave · Structure no. 200000BC1105010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,726
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from 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 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 4,726 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,597 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83
CrossesOn-Ramp to NB I-83 from
LocationI-83 over Ramp from N Ave
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31265, -76.6255
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,726 (2016)
Projected traffic5,597 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$57,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from carry?

About 4,726 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 over On-Ramp to NB I-83 from?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.