US Bridges

Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 200 Ft East of S Trotter · Structure no. 200000HO0263030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R is a concrete culvert carrying Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R 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 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 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

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSwimmer Row Way
CrossesTrib Middle Patuxent R
Location200 Ft East of S Trotter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Functional classRural 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R built?

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

What condition is Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R 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 Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Swimmer Row Way over Trib Middle Patuxent R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.