US Bridges

I-83 over Western Run

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of Kelly Ave · Structure no. 200000BC3125010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,377
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 over Western Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 over Western Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 32,377 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,507 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83
CrossesWestern Run
Location0.1 MI N of Kelly Ave
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36762, -76.65065
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,377 (2022)
Projected traffic39,507 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 over Western Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-83 over Western Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 over Western Run carry?

About 32,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-83 over Western Run?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 over Western Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.