Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · On Ramp SB I-83 · Structure no. 200000BC3120010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,800
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,600 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Northern Pkwy On-R 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 Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail carry?
About 23,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Pkwy On-R over Mta Light Rail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.