US Bridges

Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile North of Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020096010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,092
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 39,092 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,638 by 2029. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 32 Wbr
CrossesMd 3 Sbr
Location0.35 Mile North of Is 97
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.06545, -76.64486
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,092 (2009)
Projected traffic58,638 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr carry?

About 39,092 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Wbr over Md 3 Sbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.