Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River
PoorCarroll County, Maryland · 0.55 MI W of Wesley Road · Structure no. 200000CL0351010
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 171
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 125 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River carry?
About 171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Patapsco Road over East Br Patapsco River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.