US Bridges

Md 32 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.418 Mile South of US 1 · Structure no. 100000130116020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
Daily traffic
66,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 32 Cds CO RD 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 66,020 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,345 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 32 Cds CO RD
CrossesGuilford Branch
Location0.418 Mile South of US 1
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.13491, -76.80541
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,020 (2013)
Projected traffic73,345 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 32 Cds CO RD 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 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch carry?

About 66,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 32 Cds CO RD over Guilford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.