US Bridges

Md 213 over Perch Creek

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 2.14 Miles South of US 40 · Structure no. 100000070023020

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
12,732
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Perch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Md 213 over Perch Creek in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 12,732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,576 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesPerch Creek
Location2.14 Miles South of US 40
RouteState Highway 213
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.57104, -75.81417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,732 (2013)
Projected traffic18,576 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 213 over Perch Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Perch Creek 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 213 over Perch Creek carry?

About 12,732 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Perch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Perch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.