US Bridges

W Zion RD over US 13

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · @ US 13 · Structure no. 100000220034010

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Zion RD over US 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Zion RD over US 13 in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2026. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Zion RD
CrossesUS 13
Location@ US 13
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.39452, -75.56396
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2009)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Zion RD over US 13 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Zion RD over US 13 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W Zion RD over US 13 carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Zion RD over US 13?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Zion RD over US 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.