US Bridges

Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.86 Mile West of Md 103 · Structure no. 100000130144014

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,092
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 82,092 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,034 by 2026. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 100
CrossesSnowden River Parkway
Location0.86 Mile West of Md 103
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.21211, -76.79589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,092 (2009)
Projected traffic44,034 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway carry?

About 82,092 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Md 100 over Snowden River Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.