US Bridges

SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · Offramp SB Jfx @ Cldsprng · Structure no. 200000BC3117010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,149
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-83 Off-Ramp T 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,410 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSB I-83 Off-Ramp T
CrossesMta Light Rail
LocationOfframp SB Jfx @ Cldsprng
RouteInterstate 83
Coordinates39.34622, -76.64861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,149 (2018)
Projected traffic6,410 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$24,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-83 Off-Ramp T 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 SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail carry?

About 5,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-83 Off-Ramp T over Mta Light Rail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.