US Bridges

Millersville Road over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020148010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
94 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millersville Road over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millersville Road over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,370 by 12. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMillersville Road
CrossesIs 97
LocationAt Is 97
RouteCounty Highway 1207
Coordinates39.05685, -76.63126
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (94)
Projected traffic25,370 by 12
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Millersville Road over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millersville Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Millersville Road over Is 97 carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (94 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Millersville Road over Is 97?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Millersville Road over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.