US Bridges

Md 32 EB over US 29

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 3.22 Miles North of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000130101013

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,442
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 EB over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 EB over US 29 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 61,442 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,070 by 2026. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 32 EB
CrossesUS 29
Location3.22 Miles North of Is 95
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.18153, -76.87498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,442 (2009)
Projected traffic37,070 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 US 29 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 EB over US 29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 32 EB over US 29 carry?

About 61,442 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 EB over US 29?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 EB over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.