US Bridges

Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run

Poor

Howard County, Maryland · 50 East of Md 103 · Structure no. 200000HO0278030

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run is a steel culvert carrying Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWesley Lane
CrossesTributary to Deep Run
Location50 East of Md 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19923, -76.77881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic620 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 Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run built?

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

What condition is Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run 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 Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Wesley Lane over Tributary to Deep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.