US Bridges

Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch

Good

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.29 Mile North of Md 18C · Structure no. 100000170021020

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,250 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesMill Stream Branch
Location0.29 Mile North of Md 18C
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.04012, -76.07237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2014)
Projected traffic25,250 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Md 213 over Mill Stream Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.