US Bridges

US 50 EB over US 13

Good

Wicomico County, Maryland · 3.197 Miles W of US 50BU · Structure no. 100000220053013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,971
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over US 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over US 13 in Wicomico County, Maryland. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,971 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,331 by 2026. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesUS 13
Location3.197 Miles W of US 50BU
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.39776, -75.57123
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,971 (2009)
Projected traffic10,331 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 EB over US 13 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 EB over US 13 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over US 13 carry?

About 18,971 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over US 13?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over US 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.