US Bridges

US 13 NB over Jones Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Maryland · 0.38 Mile North of Md 920 · Structure no. 100000190014010

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,870
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 NB over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 13 NB over Jones Creek in Somerset County, Maryland. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 91 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 20,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,370 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 NB
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.38 Mile North of Md 920
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.17331, -75.68936
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,870 (2009)
Projected traffic21,370 by 2029
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 NB over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 13 NB over Jones Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 13 NB over Jones Creek carry?

About 20,870 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 NB over Jones Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 NB over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.