Why Is I-97 An Interstate If It Only Goes From Baltimore, Md, To Annapolis, Md?
Arraynot found.I-97 is the shortest interstate in the country and runs about 35 miles from Baltimore to annapolis... my question is: how did they get away with making it an interstate instead of a maryland state highway?
it’s designated “Interstate” because it meets all AASHTO requirements for a major artery …those being, 12 foot wide lanes, 10 foot shoulders, Interstate standard grading and curves, AASHTO-standard overpass clearances, it’s got that designation due to its being built to thos standards. I-96 in Michigan is the same way, and I-4 in Florida
I’m not familiar with your state, but here in CA a spur off an interstate that goes through or around a city can be identified as an interstate, it branches off a major interstate and then rejoins it down the road.