Browns Bridge Road over Patuxent River

Poor Condition73 years old5,772 vehicles/day

Location

StateMaryland
CountyHoward
Location1.4 Mi E Of Md 650
CarriesBrowns Bridge Road
CrossesPatuxent River
Coordinates39.14604, -76.96265

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area704 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1998)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,772 (2000)
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 Number200000HO0021010

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