US Bridges

Park Circle Drive over Deep Run

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.4 MI N Md 176 Ho/Aa Co. · Structure no. 200000HO0141010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Circle Drive over Deep Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Circle Drive over Deep Run in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2015. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesPark Circle Drive
CrossesDeep Run
Location0.4 MI N Md 176 Ho/Aa Co.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.1809, -76.73408
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (1999)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Circle Drive over Deep Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Circle Drive over Deep Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Park Circle Drive over Deep Run carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Circle Drive over Deep Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Park Circle Drive over Deep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.