Md 43 Ebr over US 40
FairBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile East of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000030216013
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 43 Ebr over US 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 Ebr over US 40 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,339 by 2026. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 43 Ebr over US 40 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Md 43 Ebr over US 40 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Md 43 Ebr over US 40 carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Md 43 Ebr over US 40?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 43 Ebr over US 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.