Md 543 over Deer Creek
FairHarford County, Maryland · 1.47 Miles S of Md 440 · Structure no. 100000120049010
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,736
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 543 over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 543 over Deer Creek in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,736 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,923 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 543 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Md 543 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Md 543 over Deer Creek carry?
About 7,736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 543 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Md 543 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.