Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.47 MI N of Md 732A · Structure no. 100000130103010
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 428 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,730
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 32,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,769 by 2026. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32 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 Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32 carry?
About 32,730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32?
The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Broken Land Pkwy over Md 32?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.