US Bridges

Md 313 over Masons Branch

Good

Caroline County, Maryland · On Queen Annes CO Line · Structure no. 100000050003010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,530
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 313 over Masons Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 313 over Masons Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2026. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMd 313
CrossesMasons Branch
LocationOn Queen Annes CO Line
RouteState Highway 313
Coordinates39.06803, -75.85262
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2009)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 313 over Masons Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 313 over Masons Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Md 313 over Masons Branch carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 313 over Masons Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Md 313 over Masons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.