US Bridges

US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.39 Mile S of US 113 · Structure no. 100000230008010

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,120
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 7,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,298 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 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 113 Bu
CrossesPurnell Branch
Location0.39 Mile S of US 113
RouteU.S. Route 113
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.18581, -75.38095
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,120 (2009)
Projected traffic7,298 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch carry?

About 7,120 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 113 Bu over Purnell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.