US Bridges

US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.14 M S of Br No 2205300 · Structure no. 100000220021010

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,172
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 years old, older than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,172 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,172 by 2038. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 13 Ramp C (5)
CrossesUS 13 Bu
Location0.14 M S of Br No 2205300
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.39622, -75.57277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,172 (2018)
Projected traffic10,172 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu carry?

About 10,172 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 Ramp C (5) over US 13 Bu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.