Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent
GoodHoward County, Maryland · 500 N of Owen Brown RD · Structure no. 200000HO0267030
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent is a steel culvert carrying Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent 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 Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns Sunny Spring over Trib to Little Patuxent?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.