Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 1.3 MI N of Md RTE 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0016010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,124
- 2002 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,124 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2015. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheppard Lane 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 3,124 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.