US Bridges

Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.35 Mile North of Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020145010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,092
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesMd 32 Ebr
CrossesMd 3 Nbr
Location0.35 Mile North of Is 97
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.06477, -76.64463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,092 (2009)
Projected traffic58,638 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr 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 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr carry?

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

How long is Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Ebr over Md 3 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.