US Bridges

Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 2500 W of Sykesville RD · Structure no. 200000HO0252030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
137
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River is a steel culvert carrying Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCoventry Meadows D
CrossesTrib S Br Patapsco River
Location2500 W of Sykesville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.33247, -76.95477
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Coventry Meadows D over Trib S Br Patapsco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.