29th Street over I-83
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3105010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,231
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Street over I-83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Street over I-83 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 25,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,786 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 29th Street over I-83 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 29th Street over I-83 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 29th Street over I-83 carry?
About 25,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 29th Street over I-83?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Street over I-83?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.