US Bridges

Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Coldspring at I-83 · Structure no. 200000BC3128010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,576
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 36,576 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,754 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesColdspring Lane Ra
CrossesJones Falls
LocationColdspring at I-83
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,576 (2024)
Projected traffic46,754 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$38,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls carry?

About 36,576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coldspring Lane Ra over Jones Falls?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.