US Bridges

Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.0 MI S of Md RTE 175 · Structure no. 200000HO0126010

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,097
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 46,097 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,250 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSnowden River Park
CrossesRobert Fulton Drive
Location1.0 MI S of Md RTE 175
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.18076, -76.82473
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,097 (2024)
Projected traffic56,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive carry?

About 46,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.