US Bridges

Toll House Road over Hudson Branch

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 30 Ft S of Frederick RD · Structure no. 200000HO0258020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
217
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toll House Road over Hudson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Toll House Road over Hudson Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesToll House Road
CrossesHudson Branch
Location30 Ft S of Frederick RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26987, -76.81766
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2024)
Projected traffic264 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Toll House Road over Hudson Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll House Road over Hudson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Toll House Road over Hudson Branch carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Toll House Road over Hudson Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Toll House Road over Hudson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.