US Bridges

Md 132B over AMTRAK

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120061010

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,563
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 132B over AMTRAK is a concrete continuous slab carrying Md 132B over AMTRAK in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 82 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2038. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 132B
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.03 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 132B
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52391, -76.13775
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2018)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 132B over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Md 132B over AMTRAK 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 132B over AMTRAK carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 132B over AMTRAK?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Md 132B over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.