US Bridges

Md 213 over CSX Transportation

Good

Cecil County, Maryland · 0.16 Mile North of Is 95 · Structure no. 100000070050010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,241
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 213 over CSX Transportation in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,241 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,560 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.16 Mile North of Is 95
RouteState Highway 213
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.64815, -75.84829
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,241 (2009)
Projected traffic9,560 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over CSX Transportation 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Md 213 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 8,241 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.