US Bridges

Linden Church Road over Md 32

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 750 E Ten Oaks Road · Structure no. 100000130159010

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,275
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Church Road over Md 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Church Road over Md 32 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesLinden Church Road
CrossesMd 32
Location750 E Ten Oaks Road
RouteCounty Highway 2289
Coordinates39.22995, -76.97378
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2010)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Linden Church Road over Md 32 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Church Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Linden Church Road over Md 32 carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Linden Church Road over Md 32?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Church Road over Md 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.