US Bridges

US 13 SB over US 50

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.37 Mile South of Md 346 · Structure no. 100000220033012

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,390
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 SB over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over US 50 in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 SB
CrossesUS 50
Location0.37 Mile South of Md 346
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.36984, -75.53768
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 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
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 SB over US 50 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 13 SB over US 50 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 SB over US 50 carry?

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

How long is US 13 SB over US 50?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 SB over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.