US Bridges

US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.13 Mile East of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130033010

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,400
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2026. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29 Ramp 7
CrossesUS 40 Ebr
Location0.13 Mile East of US 29
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates39.27813, -76.81852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2008)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Ramp 7 over US 40 Ebr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.