US Bridges

Catherine Avenue over Md 100

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.35 MI N of Md 10 · Structure no. 100000020106010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,680
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine Avenue over Md 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catherine Avenue over Md 100 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 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 19,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,691 by 2026. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCatherine Avenue
CrossesMd 100
Location1.35 MI N of Md 10
RouteCounty Highway 1607
Coordinates39.12116, -76.54824
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,680 (2006)
Projected traffic22,691 by 2026
Trucks3%
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 Catherine Avenue over Md 100 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Catherine Avenue over Md 100 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Catherine Avenue over Md 100 carry?

About 19,680 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Catherine Avenue over Md 100?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine Avenue over Md 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.