Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.2 MI N of Gov Warfield · Structure no. 200000HO0155030
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch is a steel culvert carrying Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6 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 41,780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,010 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch carry?
About 41,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Little Patuxent Pa over Wilde Lake Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.