Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Maryland · 1 MI S of Md RTE 144 · Structure no. 200000HO0031010
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,454
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Pfefferkorn Road over Middle 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 1,454 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pfefferkorn Road over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.