MD 191 sign
Project Constructed Two New Bridge Structures
(September 4, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration recently completed work on the replacement of the
MD 91 (Emory Road) bridge over the north branch of the Patapsco River and the bridge over the Maryland Midland Railroad in Finksburg, Carroll County.
The $16.4 million project started in fall 2023 and included demolition of the original bridge spans built in 1967 and construction of two new structures. The project required a road closure and detour from April 2024 to December 2024. Construction was completed one month ahead of schedule.
MD 91 Bridges Finksburg, Carroll County
“We appreciate the community’s patience during the construction of these two critical bridge structures,” said State Highway Administrator William Pines. “This project provides a safer and smoother ride for the thousands of motorists who travel this route every day, serving an essential highway connection that supports economic development and growth in Carroll County.”
The new steel bridge over the railroad and the new concrete bridge over the Patapsco River feature two 12-foot lanes and two eight-foot shoulders. The project also included stormwater management improvements in the area.
MD 91 Bridges Finksburg, Carroll County
Concrete General Inc., based in Gaithersburg, was the primary contractor on the project. The bridge replacement reinforces MDOT’s
Serious About Safety initiative – an enhanced, department-wide program to drive safety goals and save lives. Learn more about the project by clicking here.
For a list of all major State Highway Administration projects, visit
Project Portal or the homepage at roads.maryland.gov. For a look at real-time traffic conditions, go to
chart.maryland.gov.
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