US 13 SB over Norfolk Southern RR
FairSomerset County, Maryland · 0.40 Mile North of Md 364 · Structure no. 100000190004012
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,470
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 SB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over Norfolk Southern RR in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,205 by 2026. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 13 SB 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 SB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 16,470 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 13 SB over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 SB over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.