US Bridges

Md 43 over White Marsh Run

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.197 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000030371010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,012
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 over White Marsh Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 over White Marsh Run in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,012 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,679 by 2026. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 43
CrossesWhite Marsh Run
Location0.197 Mile East of US 40
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.37237, -76.43017
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,012 (2009)
Projected traffic18,679 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over White Marsh Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 43 over White Marsh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 43 over White Marsh Run carry?

About 13,012 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 43 over White Marsh Run?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 over White Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.