Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.78 Mile North of Md 176 · Structure no. 100000020060010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124,594
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail 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 5 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 124,594 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,139 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail carry?
About 124,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Is 97 over Md 648E Mta Light Rail?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.