US Bridges

Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.793 Mile West of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000020227030

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,452
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent is a concrete culvert carrying Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 24,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,392 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMd 198
CrossesTrib to Little Patuxent
Location0.793 Mile West of Md 32
RouteState Highway 198
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,452 (2009)
Projected traffic29,392 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent carry?

About 24,452 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Md 198 over Trib to Little Patuxent?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.