US Bridges

Md 3C over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 2.57 M N of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000020141010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 3C over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 3C over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 27,710 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,592 by 2038. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 3C
CrossesIs 97
Location2.57 M N of Md 32
RouteState Highway 3C
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09477, -76.62645
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,710 (2018)
Projected traffic20,592 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Md 3C over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 3C 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Md 3C over Is 97 carry?

About 27,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 3C over Is 97?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Md 3C over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.