US Bridges

Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.03 MI S of Biddle ST · Structure no. 200000BC1501010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
751 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,404
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots 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 8,404 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,196 by 2042. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFallsway
CrossesI-83 & Jail Parking Lots
Location0.03 MI S of Biddle ST
RouteCity Street 1382
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.30289, -76.61111
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,404 (2022)
Projected traffic10,196 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots built?

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

What condition is Fallsway over I-83 & Jail 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots carry?

About 8,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Fallsway over I-83 & Jail Parking Lots?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.