US Bridges

Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29

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Howard County, Maryland · Over US 29 · Structure no. 100000130154010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,207
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins/Gorman RD 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 7,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,310 by 2026. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins/Gorman RD
CrossesUS 29
LocationOver US 29
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.15894, -76.88826
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,207 (2006)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
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 Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29 built?

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

What condition is Hopkins/Gorman RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29 carry?

About 7,207 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins/Gorman RD over US 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.