Md 32 WB over US 29
FairHoward County, Maryland · 3.22 Miles North of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000130101014
- 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 WB over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 WB 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 32 WB over US 29 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 32 WB 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 WB over US 29 carry?
About 61,442 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 32 WB 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 WB over US 29?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.