US Bridges

Md 43 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile West of US 40 · Structure no. 100000030217014

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,608
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 22,608 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,130 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 43 & Ramp N
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.08 Mile West of US 40
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37494, -76.43361
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,608 (2012)
Projected traffic27,130 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Md 43 & Ramp N 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 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation carry?

About 22,608 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 & Ramp N over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.