US Bridges

Md 32 over Cricket Creek

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.88 Mile South of Md 108 · Structure no. 100000130134030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
82 ft
Daily traffic
45,660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 over Cricket Creek is a steel culvert carrying Md 32 over Cricket Creek in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 45,660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,772 by 2026. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMd 32
CrossesCricket Creek
Location0.88 Mile South of Md 108
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.19991, -76.92908
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,660 (2013)
Projected traffic48,772 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 32 over Cricket Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 32 over Cricket Creek 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 Md 32 over Cricket Creek carry?

About 45,660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 over Cricket Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Md 32 over Cricket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.