FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 32 EBR

Carrying MD 32 EBR over TOWN CENTER BOLEVARD

0.79 MILE EAST OF MD 175, Anne Arundel, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 32 EBR

The MD 32 EBR bridge in Anne Arundel, Maryland carries MD 32 EBR over TOWN CENTER BOLEVARD. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43,672 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 32 EBR compares

▲ 48.8
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Maryland bridges
395
Bridges in Anne Arundel · 6 in Poor condition
MD 32 EBR 99.9 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
43,672 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000020207013

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 32 EBR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 32 EBR against other structures in Anne Arundel and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 32 EBR?

MD 32 EBR in Anne Arundel, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 32 EBR inspected?

MD 32 EBR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 43,672 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 32 EBR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 32 EBR?

MD 32 EBR has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 32 EBR?

MD 32 EBR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 32 EBR and does age affect safety?

MD 32 EBR was built in 1992, making it 34 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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