Md 43 over Bird River Road
GoodBaltimore County, Maryland · 0.939 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000030372010
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,012
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 43 over Bird River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 over Bird River Road in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 43 over Bird River Road built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 43 over Bird River Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Md 43 over Bird River Road carry?
About 13,012 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Md 43 over Bird River Road?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Md 43 over Bird River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.