Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Structural Design and Approval

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I get an Overload Permit to cross County owned bridges with weigh restrictions?
• How do I find out the status of bridge projects before construction starts?

Q. How do I get an Overload Permit to cross County owned bridges with weight restrictions?

A.   Write to:
      Mr. Rober C. Berner, Chief
      Bureau of Engineering and Construction
      111 W. Chesapeake Ave., Room 219 
      Towson, MD  21204

Include the address, the number of axles, and gross axle loads, and the distance between axles. Overload Permits may be issued to the owner of the truck only and may or may not be granted depending on axle loads, spacing, etc.  For futher information you may contact Mr. Dan Hardisky by phone at 410-887-3764 or email dhardisky@baltimorecountymd.gov. Permits may take two weeks, so allow plenty of time.

Back to top 

Q. How do I find out the status of bridge projects before construction starts? 

A. Call the Structural Design and Approval Section at 410-887-3737. After construction starts call Construction Contracts Administration  at 410-887-3461.

Back to top

Revised January 17, 2007