US Bridges

I-83 NB over Centre Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Orleans ST · Structure no. 200000BC1110011

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,043 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
71,820
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 NB over Centre Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 NB over Centre Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 71,820 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,620 by 2027. The structure is 2,043 ft (622.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 NB
CrossesCentre Street
Location0.1 MI N of Orleans ST
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.2956, -76.61068
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,043 ft (622.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,820 (2007)
Projected traffic87,620 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 NB over Centre Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 NB over Centre Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 NB over Centre Street carry?

About 71,820 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 NB over Centre Street?

The structure is 2,043 ft (622.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 NB over Centre Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.