US Bridges

US 1 over Md 43

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.85 Mile East of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000030344010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,092
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Md 43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Md 43 in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35,092 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,755 by 2026. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMd 43
Location0.85 Mile East of Is 695
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.37882, -76.50372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,092 (2009)
Projected traffic38,755 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Md 43 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Md 43 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Md 43 carry?

About 35,092 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Md 43?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Md 43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.