US Bridges

Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Is 97 Inter W/New Cut RD · Structure no. 100000020139010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway 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.

It carries about 10,999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,979 by 2012. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIs 97 Ramp F
CrossesVeterans Highway
LocationIs 97 Inter W/New Cut RD
RouteInterstate 97
Coordinates39.12215, -76.63821
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,999 (1994)
Projected traffic12,979 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 F over Veterans Highway built?

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

What condition is Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway carry?

About 10,999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Ramp F over Veterans Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.