Md 216 over Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · On Prince Georges CO Line · Structure no. 100000130044010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,667
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 216 over Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 216 over Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 24,667 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,913 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Md 216 over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 216 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Md 216 over Patuxent River carry?
About 24,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 216 over Patuxent River?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Md 216 over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.