US Bridges

Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.23 Mile North of Is 70 · Structure no. 200000HO0005020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River is a concrete culvert carrying Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,086 by 2012. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMarriottsville Roa
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
Location0.23 Mile North of Is 70
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates39.30725, -76.89854
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (1994)
Projected traffic3,086 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marriottsville Roa 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Marriottsville Roa over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.