US Bridges

Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 2.02 Miles East of Md 216 · Structure no. 100000130017010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,870
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 19,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,372 by 2026. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMd 108
CrossesMiddle Patuxent River
Location2.02 Miles East of Md 216
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates39.22921, -76.91721
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,870 (2009)
Projected traffic23,372 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$903,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 108 over Middle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River carry?

About 19,870 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Md 108 over Middle Patuxent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.