US Bridges

US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile North of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000220031011

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,390
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1972, 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 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 36,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,190 by 2029. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 NB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.39 Mile North of Md 346
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.38017, -75.53987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,390 (2009)
Projected traffic66,190 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 36,390 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.