US Bridges

Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road

Good

Montgomery County, Maryland · 1.4 MI E of Md 185 · Structure no. 100000150198010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,114
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road in Montgomery County, Maryland. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 46,114 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 97 (georgia Av)
CrossesRandolph Road
Location1.4 MI E of Md 185
RouteState Highway 97
CountyMontgomery County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.05812, -77.04959
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,114 (2016)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road carry?

About 46,114 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns Md 97 (georgia Av) over Randolph Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.