US Bridges

US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.67 Mile North of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000130132030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
Daily traffic
3,132
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run is a steel culvert carrying US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run 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 3,132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,145 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 Ramps I(7) &
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.67 Mile North of Md 32
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19035, -76.87043
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,132 (2018)
Projected traffic3,145 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run built?

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

What condition is US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run carry?

About 3,132 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 29 Ramps I(7) & over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.