Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road)
FairAnne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.78 MI S of Md 648E · Structure no. 100000020061010
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,110
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 105,110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,819 by 2026. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 155 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road) built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road) carry?
About 105,110 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road)?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns Is 97 over Md 176 (dorsey Road)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.