US Bridges

Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.36 MI S of Md 3 · Structure no. 100000020147012

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,710
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr 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 93,710 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,130 by 2029. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 97 Sbr
CrossesMd 32 Wbr
Location0.36 MI S of Md 3
RouteInterstate 97
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,710 (2009)
Projected traffic166,130 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr built?

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

What condition is Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr carry?

About 93,710 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Sbr over Md 32 Wbr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.