US Bridges

Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.24 Mile South of Md 103 · Structure no. 100000130121010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,332
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75,332 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,084 by 2026. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesMd 100 Ebr
CrossesUS 29 Nbr
Location0.24 Mile South of Md 103
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.25365, -76.82227
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,332 (2009)
Projected traffic13,084 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr carry?

About 75,332 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 100 Ebr over US 29 Nbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.