US Bridges

I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Near Coldspring Lane · Structure no. 200000BC3129010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
369 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,600 by 2036. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-83 NB Off Ramp T
CrossesI-83 Berm
LocationNear Coldspring Lane
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31594, -76.62836
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2014)
Projected traffic89,600 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 NB Off Ramp T over I-83 Berm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.