FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 313

Carrying MD 313 over SPRING BRANCH

2.33 MILE SOUTH OF MD 314, Caroline, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 313

The MD 313 bridge in Caroline, Maryland carries MD 313 over SPRING BRANCH. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,160 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Maryland bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MD 313 compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Maryland bridges
70
Bridges in Caroline · 6 in Poor condition
MD 313 37.2 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000050006020

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 313 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MD 313 against other structures in Caroline and across Maryland. Maryland bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MD 313?

MD 313 in Caroline, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 313 inspected?

MD 313's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,160 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 313 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MD 313?

MD 313 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 313?

MD 313 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 313 and does age affect safety?

MD 313 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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