Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile South of Is 695 · Structure no. 100000020058010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,621
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 18,621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,698 by 2026. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road carry?
About 18,621 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Is 97 over Furnace Branch Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.