US Bridges

Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1.5 MI E of Md 650 · Structure no. 200000HO0028010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2015. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHaviland Mill Road
CrossesPatuxent River
Location1.5 MI E of Md 650
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1786, -76.99995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (1998)
Projected traffic700 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Haviland Mill Road over Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.