SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA
Carrying SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER
0.08 MILE WEST OF US 29, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA
The SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA over LITTLE PATUXENT RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,200 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA compares
Live comparison across Maryland.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.1 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0036020
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA 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 SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA against other structures in Howard and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA?
SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA inspected?
SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA'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 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA?
SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA?
SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA and does age affect safety?
SOUTH ENTRANCE ROA was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
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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