Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek
PoorHoward County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of Daisy RD · Structure no. 200000HO0040010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,052
- 1994 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2015. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek carry?
About 1,052 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Union Chapel Road over Cattail Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.