US Bridges

Md 213 over Long Branch

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.17 Mile North of Md 285 · Structure no. 100000070024020

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
Daily traffic
14,551
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Md 213 over Long Branch 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 14,551 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,576 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.17 Mile North of Md 285
RouteState Highway 213
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.53881, -75.80771
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,551 (2009)
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 Long Branch built?

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

What condition is Md 213 over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Long Branch carry?

About 14,551 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Long Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.