US Bridges

Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Boundry RD S of Gate C · Structure no. 000051640-00818

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPatuxent Road
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
LocationBoundry RD S of Gate C
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.06083, -76.73717
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patuxent 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 Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.