US Bridges

Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.41 Mile West of Md 170 · Structure no. 100000020206013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,532
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK 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 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 53,532 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2038. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMd 32 Ebr
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.41 Mile West of Md 170
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10147, -76.70181
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,532 (2018)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK carry?

About 53,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Ebr over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.