Md. Code, Local Government § 12–610

(a) (1) A resident of a county may submit a written petition to the

governing body of a county requesting that a bridge connecting that county to an

adjoining county be built or repaired.

(2) If the governing body determines the request for bridge building

or repair is reasonable, the governing body shall request in writing the concurrence

of the governing body of the adjoining county.

(3) If the governing body of the adjoining county concurs, the

governing body of each county shall:

(i) appoint three independent examiners; and

(ii) notify the governing body of the other county of the

appointment.

(b) (1) The examiners appointed under subsection (a) of this section shall

meet promptly to determine:

(i) the advisability of building or repairing the bridge;

(ii) the location of the building or repair;

(iii) the building or repair plan;

(iv) the materials required for the building or repair;

(v) the estimated cost of the building or repair; and

(vi) the portion of the cost of building or repair to be paid by

each of the adjoining counties.

(2) The examiners shall report the findings and recommendations

made under paragraph (1) of this subsection to their respective governing body.