US Bridges

Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · On Ramp Jfx-Falls RD · Structure no. 200000BC3111010

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,413 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalls Road
CrossesMta Jones Falls & C. M
LocationOn Ramp Jfx-Falls RD
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates39.32576, -76.63362
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2022)
Projected traffic9,413 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M built?

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

What condition is Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M carry?

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Mta Jones Falls & C. M?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.