Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco
FairCarroll County, Maryland · 0.4 MI E of Sandymont RD · Structure no. 200000CL0352010
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 824
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco 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 Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco carry?
About 824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wesley Road over North Branch of Patapsco?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.