Md 97 over Tuckers Branch
GoodCarroll County, Maryland · 1.02 M S of Br No 0306400 · Structure no. 100000060028010
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,770
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 97 over Tuckers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 97 over Tuckers Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2026. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 97 over Tuckers Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 97 over Tuckers Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Md 97 over Tuckers Branch carry?
About 8,770 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 97 over Tuckers Branch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Md 97 over Tuckers Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.