US Bridges

Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 0.3 MI W of Md RTE 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0145030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
605
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run is a steel culvert carrying Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey 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 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2015. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSummer Cloud Way
CrossesDorsey Run
Location0.3 MI W of Md RTE 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.19377, -76.79786
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (1999)
Projected traffic644 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run built?

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

What condition is Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run 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 Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Summer Cloud Way over Dorsey Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.