Charles Street over I-83
GoodBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.3 MI S of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC1206010
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 429 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,975
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Street over I-83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Street over I-83 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 20,975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,660 by 2038. The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Street over I-83 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Street over I-83 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Charles Street over I-83 carry?
About 20,975 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Charles Street over I-83?
The structure is 429 ft (130.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Street over I-83?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.