US Bridges

I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Madison ST · Structure no. 200000BC1112010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,794
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots 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 8,794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,731 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 Ramp B
CrossesParking Lots
Location0.2 MI N of Madison ST
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29983, -76.61098
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,794 (2022)
Projected traffic10,731 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots built?

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

What condition is I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots 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 Ramp B over Parking Lots carry?

About 8,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Ramp B over Parking Lots?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.