Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.23 M S of Shaker Drive · Structure no. 100000130105010
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 444 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,712
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River 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 81,712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,197 by 2026. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 81,712 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Md 32 WB over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.