Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.89 Mile North of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130114014
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,061
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 48,061 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,644 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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. |
| 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 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 32 Wbr over Middle 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 48,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 32 Wbr over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.