Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta
PoorBaltimore city, Maryland · Kelly Ave and Falls RD · Structure no. 200000BC3406010
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 789 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 100 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2042. The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta?
The structure is 789 ft (240.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Kelly Avenue over I-83 Jones Falls & Mta?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.