I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · I-83 over Jf & Union Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3114010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,845 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95,051
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave 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 95,051 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,980 by 2043. The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave carry?
About 95,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave?
The structure is 1,845 ft (562.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns I-83 over Jones Falls & Union Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.