US Bridges

Waterbury Road over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020149010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterbury Road over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterbury Road over Is 97 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,370 by 2012. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterbury Road
CrossesIs 97
LocationAt Is 97
RouteCounty Highway 1219
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04779, -76.62168
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (1994)
Projected traffic25,370 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waterbury Road over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterbury 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Waterbury Road over Is 97 carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waterbury Road over Is 97?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Waterbury Road over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.