Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 0.125 MI S of Md RTE 32 · Structure no. 200000HO0152010
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,288
- 2000 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 21,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2015. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broken Land Pkwy 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River carry?
About 21,288 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Broken Land Pkwy over Little Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.