Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River
PoorHoward County, Maryland · 1.4 MI E of Md 650 · Structure no. 200000HO0021010
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,772
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,772 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2015. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River carry?
About 5,772 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.