US Bridges

US 13 SB over Wagram Creek

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.56 M N of Va State Line · Structure no. 100000230005012

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,933
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 13 SB over Wagram Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 13 SB over Wagram Creek in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 80 years old, older 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 12,933 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,292 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 13 SB
CrossesWagram Creek
Location0.56 M N of Va State Line
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.00926, -75.54471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,933 (2023)
Projected traffic6,292 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 13 SB over Wagram Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 13 SB over Wagram Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 13 SB over Wagram Creek carry?

About 12,933 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 13 SB over Wagram Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 13 SB over Wagram Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.