US Bridges

Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.05 Mile East of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130113020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
Daily traffic
3,123
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,123 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,601 by 2026. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 32 Ramp A(2)
CrossesGuilford Branch
Location0.05 Mile East of US 1
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.14019, -76.80998
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2006)
Projected traffic3,601 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch carry?

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Md 32 Ramp A(2) over Guilford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.