US Bridges

Md 832 over Bear Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 1.46 Mile South of Md 84 · Structure no. 100000060026010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,662
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 832 over Bear Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 832 over Bear Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMd 832
CrossesBear Branch
Location1.46 Mile South of Md 84
RouteState Highway 832
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63575, -77.128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2009)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 832 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 832 over Bear Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 832 over Bear Branch carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 832 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 832 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.