Md 231 over Patuxent River

Fair Condition74 years old11,784 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyCalvert
LocationOn Charles Co Line
CarriesMd 231
CrossesPatuxent River
Coordinates38.51481, -76.67433

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Swing
Total Length3348.1 ft (1020.5 m)
Max Span78.1 ft (23.8 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area8470.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1952

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,784 (2021)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number100000040008010

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