Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.9 MI S of Waugh Ch RD · Structure no. 200000AA4004010
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,376
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 7,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Patuxent Road over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.