US Bridges

Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 1/4 MI South of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0266030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
Daily traffic
2,592
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6 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 2,592 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,170 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesHesperus Drive
CrossesTrib to Wilde Lake
Location1/4 MI South of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (2024)
Projected traffic3,170 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 Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake 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 Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Hesperus Drive over Trib to Wilde Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.