US Bridges

Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile South of Md 170 · Structure no. 100000020204030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,672
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch 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 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 42,672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,488 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long.

CarriesMd 32
CrossesPicture Frame Branch
Location0.37 Mile South of Md 170
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.09653, -76.68937
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,672 (2009)
Projected traffic45,488 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Picture Frame Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch 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 over Picture Frame Branch carry?

About 42,672 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Md 32 over Picture Frame Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.