US Bridges

US 13 NB over Md 346

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile North of US 50 · Structure no. 100000220032011

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,390
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 NB over Md 346 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 NB over Md 346 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 36,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,190 by 2029. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 13 NB
CrossesMd 346
Location0.37 Mile North of US 50
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates38.37457, -75.53848
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 Md 346 built?

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

What condition is US 13 NB over Md 346 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 NB over Md 346 carry?

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

How long is US 13 NB over Md 346?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 NB over Md 346?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.