FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 943

Carrying MD 943 over GOODWIN RUN

0.28 MILE EAST OF IS 83, Baltimore, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
74 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 943

The MD 943 bridge in Baltimore, Maryland carries MD 943 over GOODWIN RUN. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.0 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25,470 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 943 compares

▲ 23.3
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Maryland bridges
787
Bridges in Baltimore · 23 in Poor condition
MD 943 74.4 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.0 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25,470 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000030356014

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 943 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 943 against other structures in Baltimore and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 943?

MD 943 in Baltimore, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 943 inspected?

MD 943's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25,470 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 943 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 943?

MD 943 has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 943?

MD 943 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 943 and does age affect safety?

MD 943 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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