US Bridges

Md 313 over Faulkner Branch

Fair

Caroline County, Maryland · 1.2 Mile North of Md 315 · Structure no. 100000050009010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,080
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 313 over Faulkner Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 313 over Faulkner Branch in Caroline County, Maryland. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,434 by 2026. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 313
CrossesFaulkner Branch
Location1.2 Mile North of Md 315
RouteState Highway 313
CountyCaroline County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.71339, -75.78841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2009)
Projected traffic6,434 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 313 over Faulkner Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 313 over Faulkner Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Md 313 over Faulkner Branch carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 313 over Faulkner Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Md 313 over Faulkner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.