US Bridges

Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · North Tract · Structure no. 000051640-00742

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWildlife Loop Road
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
LocationNorth Tract
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.07917, -76.76533
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wildlife Loop Road over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.