Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.31 MI S of US 29 · Structure no. 100000130126010
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,730
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,730 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,848 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 32,730 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.