US Bridges

Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1000 Ft S of J Hopkins RD · Structure no. 200000HO0218030

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch is a steel culvert carrying Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesMaple Lawn Bouleva
CrossesHammond Branch
Location1000 Ft S of J Hopkins RD
RouteCounty Highway 3525
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,155 (2022)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch carry?

About 7,155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Maple Lawn Bouleva over Hammond Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.