US Bridges

Md 32 Ebr over Md 170

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.54 MI S of Md 175 · Structure no. 100000020205013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,672
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ebr over Md 170 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Ebr over Md 170 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43,672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,545 by 2026. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesMd 32 Ebr
CrossesMd 170
Location1.54 MI S of Md 175
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.10044, -76.69431
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,672 (2009)
Projected traffic23,545 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 170 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Ebr over Md 170 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 Ebr over Md 170 carry?

About 43,672 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Ebr over Md 170?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Ebr over Md 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.