FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MD 213

Carrying MD 213 over BR OF WYE RIVER

0.55 MILE SOUTH OF MD 309, Queen Anne's, Maryland

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MD 213

The MD 213 bridge in Queen Anne's, Maryland carries MD 213 over BR OF WYE RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,741 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How MD 213 compares

▼ 18.4
Load rating vs Maryland average (51.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Maryland bridges
88
Bridges in Queen Anne's · 1 in Poor condition
MD 213 32.7 t
Maryland average 51.1 t

Live comparison across Maryland.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,741 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100000170022030

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MD 213 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 213 against other structures in Queen Anne's 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 213?

MD 213 in Queen Anne's, Maryland on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MD 213 inspected?

MD 213'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 6,741 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MD 213 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 213?

MD 213 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MD 213?

MD 213 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MD 213 and does age affect safety?

MD 213 was built in 1962, making it 64 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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