Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.04 MI N Berger RD · Structure no. 200000HO0131010
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 334 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,593
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,593 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,490 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 8,593 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Guilford Road over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.