MINK HOLLOW ROAD
Carrying MINK HOLLOW ROAD over PATUXENT RIVER
HOWARD-MONTGOMERY CO LINE, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MINK HOLLOW ROAD
The MINK HOLLOW ROAD bridge in Howard, Maryland carries MINK HOLLOW ROAD over PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1983, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,209 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MINK HOLLOW ROAD compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Last Reconstructed
- 1983
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,209 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0027010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINK HOLLOW ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MINK HOLLOW ROAD against other structures in Howard and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MINK HOLLOW ROAD?
MINK HOLLOW ROAD in Howard, Maryland has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MINK HOLLOW ROAD inspected?
MINK HOLLOW ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,209 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINK HOLLOW ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MINK HOLLOW ROAD?
MINK HOLLOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MINK HOLLOW ROAD?
MINK HOLLOW ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MINK HOLLOW ROAD and does age affect safety?
MINK HOLLOW ROAD was built in 1908, making it 118 years old and last reconstructed in 1983.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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