US Bridges

Md 213 over I-95

Fair

Cecil County, Maryland · Milepost M105.9 · Structure no. 300000CEXA62010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,031
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Md 213 over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 213 over I-95 in Cecil County, Maryland. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,031 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,761 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMd 213
CrossesI-95
LocationMilepost M105.9
RouteState Highway 213
Coordinates39.64588, -75.84706
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,031 (2019)
Projected traffic10,761 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over I-95 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over I-95 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Md 213 over I-95 carry?

About 9,031 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over I-95?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.