US Bridges

US 113 over Middle Branch

Good

Worcester County, Maryland · 0.784 Mile N of Md 589 · Structure no. 100000230044010

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,192
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 113 over Middle Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 113 over Middle Branch in Worcester 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 14,192 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,721 by 2026. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 113
CrossesMiddle Branch
Location0.784 Mile N of Md 589
RouteU.S. Route 113
Coordinates38.40078, -75.209
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,192 (2009)
Projected traffic16,721 by 2026
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Middle Branch built?

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

What condition is US 113 over Middle Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 113 over Middle Branch carry?

About 14,192 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 113 over Middle Branch?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 113 over Middle Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.