US Bridges

Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.2 MI W of Guilford RD · Structure no. 200000HO0015010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,932
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 years old, older 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 4,932 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVollmerhausen Road
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
Location0.2 MI W of Guilford RD
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.149, -76.83262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,932 (2024)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Vollmerhausen Road over Little 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 Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River carry?

About 4,932 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vollmerhausen Road over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.