US Bridges

Md 732R over Md 32

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.17 M S of Guilford Road · Structure no. 100000130123010

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,761
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 732R over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 732R over Md 32 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 34 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 15,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2026. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 732R
CrossesMd 32
Location0.17 M S of Guilford Road
RouteState Highway 732R
Coordinates39.12792, -76.79522
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,761 (2009)
Projected traffic13,780 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 732R over Md 32 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Md 732R over Md 32 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 732R over Md 32 carry?

About 15,761 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 732R over Md 32?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Md 732R over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.