LITTLE PATUXENT PA
Carrying LITTLE PATUXENT PA over WILDE LAKE BRANCH
0.2 MI N OF GOV WARFIELD, Howard, Maryland
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE PATUXENT PA
The LITTLE PATUXENT PA bridge in Howard, Maryland carries LITTLE PATUXENT PA over WILDE LAKE BRANCH. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 31,936 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LITTLE PATUXENT PA 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1967
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 31,936 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 200000HO0155030
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 LITTLE PATUXENT PA 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 LITTLE PATUXENT PA 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 LITTLE PATUXENT PA?
LITTLE PATUXENT PA in Howard, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LITTLE PATUXENT PA inspected?
LITTLE PATUXENT PA'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 31,936 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE PATUXENT PA 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 LITTLE PATUXENT PA?
LITTLE PATUXENT PA has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE PATUXENT PA?
LITTLE PATUXENT PA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LITTLE PATUXENT PA and does age affect safety?
LITTLE PATUXENT PA was built in 1967, making it 59 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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