US Bridges

Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · .01 MI S Folly Quarter RD · Structure no. 200000HO0179030

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch is a steel culvert carrying Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckskin Lake Driv
CrossesBenson Branch
Location.01 MI S Folly Quarter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.25716, -76.96626
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2024)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Buckskin Lake Driv over Benson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.