US Bridges

Md 132 over AMTRAK

Fair

Harford County, Maryland · 0.19 Mile East of US 40 · Structure no. 100000120075010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
830 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 132 over AMTRAK is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 132 over AMTRAK in Harford County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,312 by 2026. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMd 132
CrossesAMTRAK
Location0.19 Mile East of US 40
RouteState Highway 132
CountyHarford County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.50596, -76.16386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2009)
Projected traffic4,312 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Md 132 over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 132 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 132 over AMTRAK carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 132 over AMTRAK?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 132 over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.