US Bridges

Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.27 Mile North of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130087010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,121
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 47,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,961 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 175 EB
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
Location0.27 Mile North of US 29
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates39.22683, -76.85081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,121 (2009)
Projected traffic57,961 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 175 EB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 47,121 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 175 EB over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.