US Bridges

Md 213 over Browns Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.47 Mile North of Md 19 · Structure no. 100000170016010

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,114
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Browns Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 213 over Browns Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 115 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 11,114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,998 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesBrowns Branch
Location0.47 Mile North of Md 19
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.16104, -75.9843
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,114 (2024)
Projected traffic17,998 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Browns Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Md 213 over Browns 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Browns Branch carry?

About 11,114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Browns Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Browns Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.