US Bridges

Gambrills Road over Md 32

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.22 MI S of Md 3 · Structure no. 100000020202010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,941
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gambrills Road over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gambrills Road over Md 32 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,941 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,912 by 2029. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesGambrills Road
CrossesMd 32
Location1.22 MI S of Md 3
RouteCounty Highway 1332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,941 (2009)
Projected traffic5,912 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Gambrills Road over Md 32 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gambrills Road over Md 32 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gambrills Road over Md 32 carry?

About 3,941 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gambrills Road over Md 32?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gambrills Road over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.