US Bridges

US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1.77 Miles North of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000130128010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,581
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, 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 10,581 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,626 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 29 Ramp D(1)
CrossesUS 29
Location1.77 Miles North of Md 32
RouteU.S. Route 29
Coordinates39.2037, -76.85799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,581 (2018)
Projected traffic10,626 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29 built?

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

What condition is US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29 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 September 2023.

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

About 10,581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 Ramp D(1) over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.