US Bridges

Pepper Road over Md 32

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Md 32 · Structure no. 100000020212010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,740
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Road over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pepper Road over Md 32 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 51,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,656 by 2027. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesPepper Road
CrossesMd 32
LocationAt Md 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,740 (2007)
Projected traffic59,656 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepper Road over Md 32 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Road 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 Pepper Road over Md 32 carry?

About 51,740 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Road over Md 32?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pepper Road over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.