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Howard County, MD · Structure #100000130008010

US 29 NB

US 29 NB in 0.29 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland received a condition grade of B (62/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on US 29 NB over US 29 Ramp A (07).

B
62/100
62
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
54.9m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 29 NB
Crosses Over
US 29 Ramp A (07)
State
Maryland
County
Howard County
Location
0.29 Mile South Of US 40
Year Built
1966
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
130,203
Lanes
3
Length
54.9 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000130008010

About This Bridge

US 29 NB is a 60-year-old bridge located 0.29 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 NB over US 29 Ramp A (07) with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1966, the structure spans 54.9 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (62/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.29 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland

39.273661, -76.818131

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 29 NB has a Condition Score of 62/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

US 29 NB was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

US 29 NB carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 54.9 meters long and located on US 29 NB in 0.29 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland.

No, US 29 NB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

US 29 NB is located 0.29 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 NB over US 29 Ramp A (07). Its coordinates are 39.273661, -76.818131. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 29 NB carries US 29 NB over US 29 Ramp A (07). The bridge is 54.9 meters long and was built in 1966.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.