Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Maryland · 0.5 MI W of US RTE 29 · Structure no. 200000HO0055010
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 3 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent 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 Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Montgomery RD over Trib to Little Patuxent?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.