US Bridges

Md 104 over Md 100

Good

Howard County, Maryland · 0.12 Mile North of Md 108 · Structure no. 100000130148010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 104 over Md 100 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 104 over Md 100 in Howard County, Maryland. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,144 by 2026. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMd 104
CrossesMd 100
Location0.12 Mile North of Md 108
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates39.22383, -76.80673
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2009)
Projected traffic13,144 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 104 over Md 100 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 104 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Md 104 over Md 100 carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Md 104 over Md 100?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Md 104 over Md 100?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.