US Bridges

Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri

Good

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.5 Mi. W. Emory Road · Structure no. 200000CL0350010

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,582
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLawndale Road
CrossesNorth Branch Patapsco Ri
Location0.5 Mi. W. Emory Road
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.51964, -76.87677
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri 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 Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lawndale Road over North Branch Patapsco Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.