Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.1 MI N of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 200000HO0048010
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,535
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,535 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethany Lane 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 7,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Bethany Lane over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.