Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch
PoorHoward County, Maryland · 0.5 MI E of US RTE 29 · Structure no. 200000HO0060010
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,985
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,674 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch carry?
About 1,985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Seneca Drive over Beaver Run Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.