US Bridges

Daisy Road over Cattail Creek

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.5 MI N Union Chapel RD · Structure no. 200000HO0041010

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,679
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daisy Road over Cattail Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Daisy Road over Cattail Creek in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2024. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDaisy Road
CrossesCattail Creek
Location0.5 MI N Union Chapel RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.29946, -77.06414
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2008)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daisy Road over Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daisy Road over Cattail Creek 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 Daisy Road over Cattail Creek carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Daisy Road over Cattail Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Daisy Road over Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.