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Howard County, MD · Structure #100000130010012

US 29 SB

US 29 SB in 0.54 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on US 29 SB over Frederick Road.

C
54/100
54
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1966
Year Built
41.1m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
US 29 SB
Crosses Over
Frederick Road
State
Maryland
County
Howard County
Location
0.54 Mile South Of US 40
Year Built
1966
Age
60 years
Daily Traffic
130,203
Lanes
4
Length
41.1 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
100000130010012

About This Bridge

US 29 SB is a 60-year-old bridge located 0.54 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 SB over Frederick Road with 4 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1966, the structure spans 41.1 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (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

39.270625, -76.818336

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Frequently Asked Questions

US 29 SB has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

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

US 29 SB carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 4 traffic lanes. It is 41.1 meters long and located on US 29 SB in 0.54 Mile South Of US 40, Howard County, Maryland.

No, US 29 SB 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 SB is located 0.54 Mile South Of US 40 in Howard County, Maryland. The bridge carries US 29 SB over Frederick Road. Its coordinates are 39.270625, -76.818336. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

US 29 SB carries US 29 SB over Frederick Road. The bridge is 41.1 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.