Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta
FairBaltimore city, Maryland · 1.5 MI N Cold Spring Lane · Structure no. 200000BC3209010
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 445 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,582
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 56,582 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,078 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta 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 Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta carry?
About 56,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (54 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Parkway over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.