Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch
PoorHoward County, Maryland · 0.1 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 200000HO0201060
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 9 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 32. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Belmont Woods Road over Rockburn Branch?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).