US Bridges

Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · On Howard CO Line · Structure no. 200000CL0310010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,182
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 8,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,408 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodbine Road
CrossesSouth Branch Patapsco Ri
LocationOn Howard CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 565
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.35992, -77.06273
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,182 (2021)
Projected traffic13,408 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri carry?

About 8,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbine Road over South Branch Patapsco Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.