US Bridges

Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1.0 MI S of Md RTE 175 · Structure no. 200000HO0128010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,944
1999 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 1975, so it is 50 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 35,944 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2010. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 37 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
Coordinates39.18035, -76.82483
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,944 (1999)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2010
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 1975, making it 50 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 2023.

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

About 35,944 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Snowden River Park over Robert Fulton Drive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.