US Bridges

Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · On Howard County Line · Structure no. 200000CL0332010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,255
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,090 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMarriottsville RD
CrossesSouth Br Patapsco River
LocationOn Howard County Line
RouteCounty Highway 740
Coordinates39.35167, -76.89814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,255 (2021)
Projected traffic20,090 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco 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 2023.

How much traffic does Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River carry?

About 12,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Marriottsville RD over South Br Patapsco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.