US Bridges

Md 43 Wbr over US 40

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile East of Md 7 · Structure no. 100000030216014

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,807
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 Wbr over US 40 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 Wbr over US 40 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,807 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,839 by 2038. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 43 Wbr
CrossesUS 40
Location0.39 Mile East of Md 7
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.37404, -76.43216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,807 (2018)
Projected traffic26,839 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 43 Wbr over US 40 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 43 Wbr over US 40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 43 Wbr over US 40 carry?

About 26,807 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 Wbr over US 40?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 Wbr over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.