US Bridges

High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1000 Ft East of River RD · Structure no. 200000HO0253030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River is a steel culvert carrying High Stepper Trail 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Stepper Trail
CrossesTrib S Br Patapsco River
Location1000 Ft East of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.34424, -76.94527
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic214 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 High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River built?

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

What condition is High Stepper Trail 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 High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns High Stepper Trail over Trib S Br Patapsco River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.