US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR
FairSomerset County, Maryland · 0.40 Mile North of Md 364 · Structure no. 100000190004011
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,470
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 16,470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,205 by 2026. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 16,470 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.