US Bridges

Md 213 over Sassafras River

Fair

Kent County, Maryland · On Cecil County Line · Structure no. 100000140006010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
751 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Sassafras River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Md 213 over Sassafras River in Kent County, Maryland. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 635 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,875 by 2043. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesSassafras River
LocationOn Cecil County Line
RouteState Highway 213
CountyKent County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.36354, -75.88151
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2023)
Projected traffic6,875 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Sassafras River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Sassafras River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Sassafras River carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Sassafras River?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Sassafras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.