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Howard County, MD · Structure #100000130010011

US 29 NB

US 29 NB in 0.54 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on US 29 NB over Frederick Road.

C
56/100
56
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1948
Year Built
41.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

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
Frederick Road
State
Maryland
County
Howard County
Location
0.54 Mile South Of US 40
Year Built
1948
Reconstructed
2003
Age
78 years
Daily Traffic
130,203
Lanes
4
Length
41.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000130010011

About This Bridge

US 29 NB is a 78-year-old bridge located 0.54 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 NB over Frederick Road with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 41.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.54 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland

39.270103, -76.818044

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 29 NB has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 7/9, 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 1948 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 78 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 4 traffic lanes. It is 41.8 meters long and located on US 29 NB in 0.54 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 0.54 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 NB over Frederick Road. Its coordinates are 39.270103, -76.818044. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 29 NB carries US 29 NB over Frederick Road. The bridge is 41.8 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 2003.

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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.