FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY

Carrying NB I83 TO EB NPKWY over JONES FALLS

NB I-83 OFF RAMP, Baltimore city, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NB I83 TO EB NPKWY

The NB I83 TO EB NPKWY bridge in Baltimore city, Maryland carries NB I83 TO EB NPKWY over JONES FALLS. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 98.5 meters (323 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,771 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NB I83 TO EB NPKWY compares

▲ 1.5
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Maryland bridges
380
Bridges in Baltimore city · 27 in Poor condition
NB I83 TO EB NPKWY 52.6 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
52.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
98.5 m (323 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25,771 vehicles/day
Structure Number
200000BC3119010

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NB I83 TO EB NPKWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NB I83 TO EB NPKWY against other structures in Baltimore city and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for NB I83 TO EB NPKWY?

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY in Baltimore city, Maryland has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NB I83 TO EB NPKWY inspected?

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,771 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NB I83 TO EB NPKWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NB I83 TO EB NPKWY?

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NB I83 TO EB NPKWY?

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NB I83 TO EB NPKWY and does age affect safety?

NB I83 TO EB NPKWY was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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