Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.04 MI W of Md RTE 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0011010
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,274
- 1995 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6,274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2015. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run 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 Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run carry?
About 6,274 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Lark Brown Road over Dorsey Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.