US Bridges

Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1)

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.13 MI S of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130127010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,730
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1) 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 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 32,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,848 by 2026. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBroken Land Pkwy
CrossesUS 29 Ramp D(1)
Location0.13 MI S of US 29
RouteCounty Highway 1161
Coordinates39.20119, -76.85756
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,730 (2009)
Projected traffic21,848 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1) built?

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

What condition is Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1) carry?

About 32,730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1)?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 Ramp D(1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.