US Bridges

Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta

Fair

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.2 MI N 29th ST · Structure no. 200000BC3501010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
437 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,326
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta is a steel continuous frame carrying Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 5 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 28,326 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,091 by 2036. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar / Wyman Park
CrossesI-83 and Mta
Location0.2 MI N 29th ST
RouteCity Street 1701
CountyBaltimore city
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.32061, -76.63105
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,326 (2016)
Projected traffic42,091 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta carry?

About 28,326 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar / Wyman Park over I-83 and Mta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.