Md 32 EB over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.23 M S of Shaker Drive · Structure no. 100000130106010
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 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 EB over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Md 32 EB over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Md 32 EB over Little Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Md 32 EB over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 81,712 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 32 EB 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 65 ft wide.
Who owns Md 32 EB over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.