US Bridges

Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch

Good

Howard County, Maryland · .01 MI N of Main Street · Structure no. 200000HO0158020

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,514
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2015. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllicott Mills DR
CrossesHudson Branch
Location.01 MI N of Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.26906, -76.80142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,514 (2002)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2015
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch carry?

About 7,514 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ellicott Mills DR over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.