US Bridges

I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Jfx over Falls RD on Ramp · Structure no. 200000BC3112010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
147,849
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 147,849 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 236,888 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83
CrossesOn Ramp from Falls Road
LocationJfx over Falls RD on Ramp
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32503, -76.63433
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,849 (2024)
Projected traffic236,888 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road 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 over On Ramp from Falls Road carry?

About 147,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 over On Ramp from Falls Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.