US Bridges

Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.52 M S of Br No 0214900 · Structure no. 100000020150010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 Ramp a 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,370 by 2012. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 97 Ramp a
CrossesIs 97
Location0.52 M S of Br No 0214900
RouteInterstate 97
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04267, -76.61496
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (1994)
Projected traffic25,370 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 a over Is 97 built?

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

What condition is Is 97 Ramp a 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 2023.

How much traffic does Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97 carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.