US Bridges

Wellham Road over Is 97

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020059010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellham Road over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellham Road over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,243 by 2012. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWellham Road
CrossesIs 97
LocationAt Is 97
RouteCounty Highway 242
Coordinates39.18518, -76.63204
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (1994)
Projected traffic81,243 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellham Road over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellham Road over Is 97 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wellham Road over Is 97 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wellham Road over Is 97?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wellham Road over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.