US Bridges

Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile North of Md 305 · Structure no. 100000170019010

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,761
9 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 116 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 6,761 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 26. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesThree Bridges Branch
Location0.39 Mile North of Md 305
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.09495, -76.05459
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,761 (9)
Projected traffic9,110 by 26
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Md 213 over Three Bridges 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch carry?

About 6,761 vehicles per day (9 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Three Bridges Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.