US Bridges

US 113 NB over Bachelors Branch

Fair

Worcester County, Maryland · 3.1 Miles North of Md 756 · Structure no. 100000230024010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,751
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 NB over Bachelors Branch is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 113 NB over Bachelors Branch in Worcester County, Maryland. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,751 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 113 NB
CrossesBachelors Branch
Location3.1 Miles North of Md 756
RouteU.S. Route 113
CountyWorcester County
StateMaryland
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,751 (2006)
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 NB over Bachelors Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 113 NB 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 July 2024.

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

About 2,751 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 113 NB over Bachelors Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 113 NB over Bachelors Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.