US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 1.62 Miles S of Md 175 · Structure no. 100000130012012
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73,292
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 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 73,292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,426 by 2026. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 73,292 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 29 SB over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.