US Bridges

Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1/4 MI South of US 40 · Structure no. 200000HO0257030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch is a steel culvert carrying Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernors Run Lan
CrossesSucker Branch
Location1/4 MI South of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28747, -76.79809
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.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic198 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 Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Governors Run Lan over Sucker 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Governors Run Lan over Sucker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.