US Bridges

Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · On Ramp SB Jfx I-83 · Structure no. 200000BC3116010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 6 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2037. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColdspring Ramp to
CrossesMta Light Rail
LocationOn Ramp SB Jfx I-83
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34493, -76.64827
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2017)
Projected traffic29,600 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail 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 Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coldspring Ramp to over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.