US Bridges

Md 43 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile West of US 40 · Structure no. 100000030217013

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,493
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 over CSX Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 62 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 6 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 24,493 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,391 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 43
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.08 Mile West of US 40
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37486, -76.43421
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,493 (2012)
Projected traffic29,391 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Md 43 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Md 43 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 24,493 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.