US Bridges

I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · I-83 over Hillen Street · Structure no. 200000BC1118010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,593
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 82,593 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,763 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-83 Ramp H
CrossesHillen Street
LocationI-83 over Hillen Street
RouteInterstate 83
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,593 (2022)
Projected traffic100,763 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$17,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 Ramp H over Hillen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street carry?

About 82,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Ramp H over Hillen Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.