US Bridges

I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI N of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3103010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
465 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,400 by 2027. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 Ramp C
CrossesI-83 Ramp E
Location0.4 MI N of North Ave
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31725, -76.63051
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length465 ft (141.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2007)
Projected traffic29,400 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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$43,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E?

The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Ramp C over I-83 Ramp E?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.