US Bridges

Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97

Fair

Anne Arundel County, Maryland · 0.03 Mile South of Md 100 · Structure no. 100000020198010

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,587
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) 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 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 43,587 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,256 by 2016. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5)
CrossesIs 97
Location0.03 Mile South of Md 100
RouteInterstate 97
CountyAnne Arundel County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.1521, -76.64585
Functional classUrban 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,587 (1996)
Projected traffic50,256 by 2016
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) 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 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97 carry?

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

How long is Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Is 97 Rmp C&Z(3&5) over Is 97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.