US Bridges

Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Fallsway · Structure no. 200000BC1401010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 years old, older 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,555 by 2027. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChase Street
CrossesI-83 Abandoned RR
Location0.03 MI S of Fallsway
RouteCity Street 1351
Coordinates39.30247, -76.61171
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2007)
Projected traffic15,555 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Street over I-83 Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.