US Bridges

Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97

Good

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.14 Mile North of Md 100 · Structure no. 100000020197010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,587
1996 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 1996, so it is 29 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 43,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,256 by 2016. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIs 97 Ramp a
CrossesIs 97
Location0.14 Mile North of Md 100
RouteInterstate 97
Coordinates39.15474, -76.6461
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,587 (1996)
Projected traffic50,256 by 2016
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 97 Ramp a 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 2023.

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

About 43,587 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Ramp a over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.