US Bridges

I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Orleans ST · Structure no. 200000BC1111012

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,048 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
77,003
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison 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 77,003 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,958 by 2042. The structure is 2,048 ft (624.2 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 Southbound
CrossesCentre Street & Madison
Location0.1 MI N of Orleans ST
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29557, -76.61105
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,048 ft (624.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,003 (2022)
Projected traffic93,958 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$310,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison built?

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

What condition is I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison carry?

About 77,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison?

The structure is 2,048 ft (624.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Southbound over Centre Street & Madison?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.