US Bridges

Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run

Fair

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.46 Mile West of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000030304020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
53,732
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 53,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,929 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMd 43
CrossesBranch of Whitemarsh Run
Location0.46 Mile West of Is 95
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.37939, -76.45766
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,732 (2009)
Projected traffic57,929 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run carry?

About 53,732 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 43 over Branch of Whitemarsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.