Md 97 over Patuxent River
GoodHoward County, Maryland · On Montgomery CO Line · Structure no. 100000130038010
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Md 97 over Patuxent River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 97 over Patuxent River in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,493 by 2026. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Md 97 over Patuxent River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Md 97 over Patuxent River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Md 97 over Patuxent River carry?
About 13,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Md 97 over Patuxent River?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Md 97 over Patuxent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.