US Bridges

Md 32 Ebr over Md 175

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.54 Mile West of Md 170 · Structure no. 100000020209013

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,192
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ebr over Md 175 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Ebr over Md 175 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,907 by 2026. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesMd 32 Ebr
CrossesMd 175
Location1.54 Mile West of Md 170
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.09198, -76.71726
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,192 (2009)
Projected traffic28,907 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 32 Ebr over Md 175 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Ebr over Md 175 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 32 Ebr over Md 175 carry?

About 50,192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Ebr over Md 175?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Ebr over Md 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.