US Bridges

Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 500 W of Executive Park · Structure no. 200000HO0274010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch 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 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWethered DR
CrossesTrib to Red Hill Branch
Location500 W of Executive Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.24071, -76.82082
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2024)
Projected traffic40 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 Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch built?

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

What condition is Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill 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 Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wethered DR over Trib to Red Hill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.