US Bridges

Farm Road over Is 97

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.85 M N of Br No 0215400 · Structure no. 100000020153010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Road over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2023. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFarm Road
CrossesIs 97
Location0.85 M N of Br No 0215400
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2003)
Projected traffic4 by 2023
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$383,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm Road over Is 97 built?

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

What condition is Farm Road over Is 97 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Road over Is 97 carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farm Road over Is 97?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Road over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.