US Bridges

Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Md 32 · Structure no. 100000020242010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,181
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21,181 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,422 by 2026. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSamford Road
CrossesMd 32 Wbr
LocationAt Md 32
RouteCounty Highway 69
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,181 (2006)
Projected traffic24,422 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr carry?

About 21,181 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Samford Road over Md 32 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.