US Bridges

Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent

Poor

Howard County, Maryland · 1/8 MI S of Md 108 · Structure no. 200000HO0276030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent is a steel culvert carrying Summer Hollow LN 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSummer Hollow LN
CrossesTrib to Little Patuxent
Location1/8 MI S of Md 108
RouteCounty Highway 0
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2024)
Projected traffic670 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent built?

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

What condition is Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Summer Hollow LN over Trib to Little Patuxent?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.