I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 1.1 MI S of Cold Spring L · Structure no. 200000BC3113010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 781 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,795
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls 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 120,795 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2041. The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls carry?
About 120,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls?
The structure is 781 ft (238 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns I-83 over Mta and Jones Falls?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.