US Bridges

Broken Land Pkwy over US 29

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.79 MI S of Md 175 · Structure no. 100000130129010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,730
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broken Land Pkwy 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 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 32,730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,848 by 2026. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroken Land Pkwy
CrossesUS 29
Location1.79 MI S of Md 175
RouteCounty Highway 1161
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20226, -76.8598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,730 (2009)
Projected traffic21,848 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 built?

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

What condition is Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Broken Land Pkwy over US 29 carry?

About 32,730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broken Land Pkwy over US 29?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Broken Land Pkwy over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.