Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv
FairCarroll County, Maryland · 0.80 MI W of Hampstead · Structure no. 100000060036010
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,212
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 89 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 5 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 8,212 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,422 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv carry?
About 8,212 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Md 482 over East Branch Patapsco Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.