US Bridges

Md 513 over US 13

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.37 M S of ST Lukes Road · Structure no. 100000220041010

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,990
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Md 513 over US 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Md 513 over US 13 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 7,990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,824 by 2026. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMd 513
CrossesUS 13
Location0.37 M S of ST Lukes Road
RouteState Highway 513
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.30828, -75.60509
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,990 (2009)
Projected traffic9,824 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Md 513 over US 13 built?

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

What condition is Md 513 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 Md 513 over US 13 carry?

About 7,990 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Md 513 over US 13?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Md 513 over US 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.