US Bridges

Coldspring Lane over I-83

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · Coldspring LN over I-83 · Structure no. 200000BC3204010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,993
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldspring Lane over I-83 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldspring Lane over I-83 in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 20,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2038. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColdspring Lane
CrossesI-83
LocationColdspring LN over I-83
RouteCity Street 2100
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34505, -76.64747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,993 (2018)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coldspring Lane over I-83 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Coldspring Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Coldspring Lane over I-83 carry?

About 20,993 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coldspring Lane over I-83?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Coldspring Lane over I-83?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.