US Bridges

MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F

Good

Baltimore County, Maryland · 3.2 MI N of I-695/I-95INT · Structure no. 300000B-X669010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,500
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F in Baltimore County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,364 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMD-43
CrossesI-95 Ramps E & F
Location3.2 MI N of I-695/I-95INT
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBaltimore County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.37923, -76.45054
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2019)
Projected traffic38,364 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-95 Ramps E & F built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns MD-43 over I-95 Ramps E & F?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.