US Bridges

US 13 NB over Md 12

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 2.62 Mile N of Md 513 · Structure no. 100000220040011

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,770
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 NB over Md 12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 NB over Md 12 in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 24,770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,467 by 2026. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 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 NB
CrossesMd 12
Location2.62 Mile N of Md 513
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.33289, -75.56966
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,770 (2009)
Projected traffic15,467 by 2026
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 12 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 13 NB over Md 12 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 NB over Md 12 carry?

About 24,770 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 NB over Md 12?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 NB over Md 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.