US Bridges

Md 216 over US 29

Good

Howard County, Maryland · .16 M N of Ice Crystal DR · Structure no. 100000130152013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,672
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 216 over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 216 over US 29 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,672 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,994 by 2026. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 385 ft wide.

CarriesMd 216
CrossesUS 29
Location.16 M N of Ice Crystal DR
RouteState Highway 216
Coordinates39.14517, -76.9004
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width385 ft (117.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,672 (2009)
Projected traffic6,994 by 2026
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Md 216 over US 29 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 216 over US 29 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Md 216 over US 29 carry?

About 17,672 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Md 216 over US 29?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 385 ft wide.

Who owns Md 216 over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.