Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · WB Ramp from N Pkwy · Structure no. 200000BC3123010
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,495
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83 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 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 8,495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,279 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83 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 Ramp over I-83 carry?
About 8,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Pkwy Ramp over I-83?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.