US Bridges

I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.5 MI N of North Avenue · Structure no. 200000BC3108010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,086
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station 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 63,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,524 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-83 Northbound
CrossesPumping Station
Location0.5 MI N of North Avenue
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,086 (2020)
Projected traffic78,524 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station built?

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

What condition is I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station carry?

About 63,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 Northbound over Pumping Station?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.