South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.08 Mile West of US 29 · Structure no. 200000HO0036020
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River is a concrete culvert carrying South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2020. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Entrance Roa over Little 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns South Entrance Roa over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.