US Bridges

US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 3.1 Miles North of Md 756 · Structure no. 100000230009020

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
Daily traffic
5,662
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 86 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 5,662 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 113 SB
CrossesBachelors Branch
Location3.1 Miles North of Md 756
RouteU.S. Route 113
Coordinates38.09659, -75.48901
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,662 (2009)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is US 113 SB over Bachelors 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch carry?

About 5,662 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 113 SB over Bachelors Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.