US Bridges

Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 2.9 Miles South of Md 19A · Structure no. 100000170018010

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,761
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch is a concrete slab carrying Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 6,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesGranny Finley Branch
Location2.9 Miles South of Md 19A
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.10761, -76.02738
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,761 (2009)
Projected traffic9,110 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Md 213 over Granny Finley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch carry?

About 6,761 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Granny Finley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.