US Bridges

Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch

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Howard County, Maryland · 500 NW of Old Columbia P · Structure no. 200000HO0281010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber 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 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 269 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTiber Falls Drive
CrossesTiber Branch
Location500 NW of Old Columbia P
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.26458, -76.81401
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch built?

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

What condition is Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch 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 Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tiber Falls Drive over Tiber Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.