US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk
FairWicomico County, Maryland · 0.47 Mile N of US 13 Bus · Structure no. 100000220043012
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,160
- 2009 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk carry?
About 17,160 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 13 SB over US 13 Bu NB and Norfolk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.