US Bridges

Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1.19 Mile North of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130135014

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,582
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane 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 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 48,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,295 by 2026. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 32 WB
CrossesCedar Lane
Location1.19 Mile North of US 29
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.18457, -76.89582
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,582 (2009)
Projected traffic31,295 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane built?

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

What condition is Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane carry?

About 48,582 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 32 WB over Cedar Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.