Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · .02 MI N of Md 32 · Structure no. 200000HO0189010
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 263 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,114
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,131 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Lane over Middle 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 23,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Lane over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.