US Bridges

Md 103 over Md 100

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 1.35 Mile North of I-95 · Structure no. 100000130146010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,911
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 103 over Md 100 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 103 over Md 100 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,911 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,204 by 2026. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 103
CrossesMd 100
Location1.35 Mile North of I-95
RouteState Highway 100
Coordinates39.20761, -76.78256
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,911 (2009)
Projected traffic17,204 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 103 over Md 100 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 103 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 Md 103 over Md 100 carry?

About 12,911 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Md 103 over Md 100?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 103 over Md 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.