Sheppard Lane over Middle Patuxent River

Fair Condition43 years old3,124 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
Location1.3 Mi N Of Md RTE 108
CarriesSheppard Lane
CrossesMiddle Patuxent River
Coordinates39.23677, -76.94051

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Area116.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1983

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,124 (2002)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number200000HO0016010

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