US Bridges

Md 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.77 M E of Br No 0217700 · Structure no. 100000020214010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 198 (mapes Rd) 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 27,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,260 by 2038. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 198 (mapes Rd)
CrossesMd 32
Location0.77 M E of Br No 0217700
RouteState Highway 198
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,190 (2018)
Projected traffic27,260 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32 built?

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

What condition is Md 198 (mapes Rd) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32 carry?

About 27,190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 198 (mapes Rd) over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.