US Bridges

Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.28 MI S of Is 895 · Structure no. 100000020136010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84,179
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 84,179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,913 by 2026. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIs 97 Ramp W
CrossesIs 97
Location0.28 MI S of Is 895
RouteInterstate 97
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.20112, -76.63198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,179 (2006)
Projected traffic90,913 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97 carry?

About 84,179 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Ramp W over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.