US Bridges

Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.06 Mile South of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000130065010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,048
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,048 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,692 by 2026. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 32 Ramp B(2)
CrossesGuildford Road
Location0.06 Mile South of Is 95
RouteInterstate 32
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15741, -76.82214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,048 (2006)
Projected traffic8,692 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road carry?

About 8,048 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 Ramp B(2) over Guildford Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.