US Bridges

Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch

Fair

Howard County, Maryland · 400 Ft NW of Rogers Ave · Structure no. 200000HO0282010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,814
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 4 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEllicott Center DR
CrossesTrib to Sucker Branch
Location400 Ft NW of Rogers Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.28069, -76.81011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating78.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width4 ft (1.2 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 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 Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 4 ft wide.

Who owns Ellicott Center DR over Trib to Sucker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.