I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · 0.6 MI S Cold Spring LN · Structure no. 200000BC3115010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,199 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,600
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 105,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,400 by 2036. The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long and 106 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to 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 (mi. 7.1 to in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to carry?
About 105,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to?
The structure is 1,199 ft (365.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns I-83 over Jones Falls (mi. 7.1 to?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.