US Bridges

I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.4 MI N of North Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3106010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
416 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,830
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,273 by 2033. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 SB to EB 28th
CrossesI-83
Location0.4 MI N of North Ave
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31714, -76.63066
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,830 (2016)
Projected traffic9,273 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-83 SB to EB 28th 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83 carry?

About 7,830 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 SB to EB 28th over I-83?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.