US Bridges

Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.01 MI N Md RTE 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0102010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,512
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen is a concrete slab carrying Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Road
CrossesBranch of Little Patuxen
Location0.01 MI N Md RTE 108
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24, -76.84826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (1999)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Road over Branch of Little Patuxen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.