US Bridges

Hawkins Road over Is 97

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · At Is 97 · Structure no. 100000020154010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Road over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2022. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesHawkins Road
CrossesIs 97
LocationAt Is 97
RouteCounty Highway 2620
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2002)
Projected traffic371 by 2022
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 Hawkins Road over Is 97 built?

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

What condition is Hawkins 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 Hawkins Road over Is 97 carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hawkins Road over Is 97?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Road over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.