US Bridges

I-83 NB Off Ramp T over Storage Area

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.30 MI N. of North Ave. · Structure no. 200000BC3130010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,046 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
16,217
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-83 NB Off Ramp T over Storage Area is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-83 NB Off Ramp T over Storage Area in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16,217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,097 by 2040. The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long and 26 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
CrossesStorage Area
Location0.30 MI N. of North Ave.
RouteInterstate 83
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.31553, -76.62817
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,046 ft (318.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,217 (2020)
Projected traffic24,097 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-83 NB Off Ramp T over Storage Area 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 September 2024.

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

About 16,217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,046 ft (318.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I-83 NB Off Ramp T over Storage Area?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.