Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.1 MI S Vollmerhausen RD · Structure no. 200000HO0014010
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,409
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,370 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 13,409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Murray Hill Road over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.