US Bridges

Md 100 over Red Hill Branch

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.6 M E of Long Gate Pkwy · Structure no. 100000130141030

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
Daily traffic
80,680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 over Red Hill Branch is a steel culvert carrying Md 100 over Red Hill Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 32 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 80,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,927 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 100
CrossesRed Hill Branch
Location0.6 M E of Long Gate Pkwy
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.23942, -76.81506
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,680 (2013)
Projected traffic86,927 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 100 over Red Hill Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Md 100 over Red Hill Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Md 100 over Red Hill Branch carry?

About 80,680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 over Red Hill Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Md 100 over Red Hill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.