US Bridges

Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.74 Miles North of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130071010

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,262
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 15,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,287 by 2038. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 32 EB
CrossesIs 95 Sbr
Location1.74 Miles North of US 1
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15846, -76.82891
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,262 (2018)
Projected traffic15,287 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 EB over Is 95 Sbr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr carry?

About 15,262 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 EB over Is 95 Sbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.