US Bridges

Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · Ramp to Md 7 · Structure no. 100000030369020

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
7,440
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,578 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 43 Ramp 3
CrossesTrib to Whitemarsh Run
LocationRamp to Md 7
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.37405, -76.43875
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,440 (2006)
Projected traffic8,578 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run carry?

About 7,440 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 Ramp 3 over Trib to Whitemarsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.