Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River
FairHoward County, Maryland · 0.6 Mile E of Mcendree RD · Structure no. 200000HO0199030
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River is a steel culvert carrying Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River 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 Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.
Who owns Rover Mill Road over Middle Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.