Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River
GoodMontgomery County, Maryland · 1.7 Miles North of Md 650 · Structure no. 200000M-0124010
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howard Chapel Road over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Howard Chapel Road over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.