US Bridges

Md 213 over Br of Wye River

Fair

Queen Anne's County, Maryland · 0.55 Mile South of Md 309 · Structure no. 100000170022030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
104 ft
Daily traffic
6,741
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 213 over Br of Wye River is a steel culvert carrying Md 213 over Br of Wye River in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,741 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,995 by 2026. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 213
CrossesBr of Wye River
Location0.55 Mile South of Md 309
RouteState Highway 213
CountyQueen Anne's County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.99247, -76.07531
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,741 (2009)
Projected traffic8,995 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Br of Wye River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Md 213 over Br of Wye River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Md 213 over Br of Wye River carry?

About 6,741 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 213 over Br of Wye River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Md 213 over Br of Wye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.