US Bridges

Md 213 over Gravel Run

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.22 Mile South of Md 305 · Structure no. 100000170020010

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,625
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Gravel Run is a concrete slab carrying Md 213 over Gravel Run in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 11,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,475 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesGravel Run
Location0.22 Mile South of Md 305
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04819, -76.06225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,625 (2014)
Projected traffic14,475 by 2030
Trucks5%
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$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Gravel Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Md 213 over Gravel Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Gravel Run carry?

About 11,625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Gravel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Gravel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.