US Bridges

Md 43 over AMTRAK

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 0.156 Mile West of Md 150 · Structure no. 100000030374010

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,012
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 43 over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 43 over AMTRAK in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 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 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 43
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.156 Mile West of Md 150
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates39.33943, -76.41731
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,012 (2009)
Projected traffic18,679 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 43 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 43 over AMTRAK 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Md 43 over AMTRAK carry?

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

How long is Md 43 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Md 43 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.