US Bridges

US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road

Fair

Wicomico County, Maryland · 0.52 Mile South of Md 513 · Structure no. 100000220042011

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,160
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road 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 17,160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2026. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 NB
CrossesMeadow Bridge Road
Location0.52 Mile South of Md 513
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWicomico County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.30447, -75.61338
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,160 (2009)
Projected traffic10,872 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road built?

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

What condition is US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road carry?

About 17,160 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 NB over Meadow Bridge Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.