US Bridges

US 1 over Md 100

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.51 Mile North of Md 103 · Structure no. 100000130118010

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,932
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Md 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Md 100 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 35,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,588 by 2026. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesUS 1
CrossesMd 100
Location0.51 Mile North of Md 103
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates39.18857, -76.75681
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,932 (2009)
Projected traffic40,588 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 1 over Md 100 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Md 100 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 1 over Md 100 carry?

About 35,932 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Md 100?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Md 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.