US Bridges

Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · 14 MI West of Reedy Pt. · Structure no. 300000CECE01010

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
3,955 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,615
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal is a steel arch - thru carrying Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 13,615 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 3,955 ft (1,205.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd Rt 213
CrossesC&d Canal
Location14 MI West of Reedy Pt.
RouteState Highway 213
CountyCecil County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.52944, -75.81389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,955 ft (1,205.5 m)
Longest span540 ft (164.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,615 (2023)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal carry?

About 13,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal?

The structure is 3,955 ft (1,205.5 m) long with a longest span of 540 ft (164.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Md Rt 213 over C&d Canal?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).