US Bridges

Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1300 Ft S of Resort RD · Structure no. 200000HO0283010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 8 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTown Square Parkwa
CrossesLittle Patuxent River
Location1300 Ft S of Resort RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.29596, -76.89609
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width8 ft (2.4 m)
Roadway width4 ft (1.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 8 ft wide.

Who owns Town Square Parkwa over Little Patuxent River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.