US Bridges

Md 32AA over Md 32

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.41 MI S of Md 175 · Structure no. 100000020203010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,271
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32AA over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32AA over Md 32 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,271 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,215 by 2026. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 32AA
CrossesMd 32
Location0.41 MI S of Md 175
RouteState Highway 32AA
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,271 (2009)
Projected traffic13,215 by 2026
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 32AA over Md 32 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32AA 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Md 32AA over Md 32 carry?

About 10,271 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32AA over Md 32?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32AA over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.