US Bridges

Md 97 over Morgan Run

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 3.14 Mile South of Md 32 · Structure no. 100000060050010

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,140
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 97 over Morgan Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 97 over Morgan Run in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 15,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,840 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 97
CrossesMorgan Run
Location3.14 Mile South of Md 32
RouteState Highway 97
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.47904, -76.99963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,140 (2009)
Projected traffic20,840 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 97 over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Md 97 over Morgan Run 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 Md 97 over Morgan Run carry?

About 15,140 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 97 over Morgan Run?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Md 97 over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.