Stephens Road over Hammond Branch
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.3 M N Whiskey Bottom RD · Structure no. 200000HO0013010
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,292
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stephens Road over Hammond Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephens Road over Hammond Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,780 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Stephens Road over Hammond Branch built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stephens Road over Hammond 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Stephens Road over Hammond Branch carry?
About 11,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Stephens Road over Hammond Branch?
The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Stephens Road over Hammond Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.