US Bridges

US 13 SB over Manokin River

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.05 Mile North of Md 363 · Structure no. 100000190012012

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,370
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 SB over Manokin River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 13 SB over Manokin River in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 61 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 5 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 22,370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,059 by 2026. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 SB
CrossesManokin River
Location0.05 Mile North of Md 363
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.20454, -75.69925
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,370 (2009)
Projected traffic13,059 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 13 SB over Manokin River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 13 SB over Manokin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 SB over Manokin River carry?

About 22,370 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 SB over Manokin River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 SB over Manokin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.