US Bridges

Great Star Drive over Md 32

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1.15 MI E of Md 108 · Structure no. 100000130137010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,513
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Star Drive over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Great Star Drive over Md 32 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreat Star Drive
CrossesMd 32
Location1.15 MI E of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 2892
Coordinates39.19674, -76.92427
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,513 (2006)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Great Star Drive over Md 32 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Star Drive over Md 32 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Great Star Drive over Md 32 carry?

About 3,513 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Great Star Drive over Md 32?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Great Star Drive over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.