US Bridges

I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · SB I-83 at WB Druid Lk DR · Structure no. 200000BC3107010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,030
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb 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 26,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,761 by 2036. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 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 SB Off-Ramp
CrossesDruid Park Lake DR Westb
LocationSB I-83 at WB Druid Lk DR
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.3176, -76.63043
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,030 (2016)
Projected traffic31,761 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$30,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb built?

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

What condition is I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb carry?

About 26,030 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 SB Off-Ramp over Druid Park Lake DR Westb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.