US Bridges

Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 1.68 Miles N of Md 450 · Structure no. 100000020155030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
91,300
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch is a steel culvert carrying Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch 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 91,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,957 by 2026. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesIs 97
CrossesBr of Bacon Ridge Branch
Location1.68 Miles N of Md 450
RouteInterstate 97
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,300 (2009)
Projected traffic107,957 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch built?

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

What condition is Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch carry?

About 91,300 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Is 97 over Br of Bacon Ridge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.