US Bridges

I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Off Ramp over Falls RD · Structure no. 200000BC3110010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,539
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 27,539 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,995 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 NB Off Ramp
CrossesMd 25 Falls RD
LocationOff Ramp over Falls RD
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32689, -76.63278
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,539 (2022)
Projected traffic36,995 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD carry?

About 27,539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 NB Off Ramp over Md 25 Falls RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.